fixes

IPA/fɪks/
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fixes — verb

  • fixespresent simple I / you / we / they
  • fixeses3rd person singular
  • fixesing-ing form
  • fixesedpast simple

1. to mend something that is broken, damaged, or not working so that it functions p

1.動詞及物A2
釋義

to mend something that is broken, damaged, or not working so that it functions properly again.

例句

Sade fixed the broken chair leg with a little wood glue.

fix + broken object (chair leg, phone screen, etc.)

Allison took her laptop to the shop so a technician could fix it.

同義詞
  • repair

    more formal; often used for machines and structures

  • mend

    more common for clothes, fabric, and relationships

  • restore

    implies returning something old or damaged to its original state

反義詞

文法句型

fix + something

用法筆記

Object is usually something physical — a device, machine, piece of clothing, or part of a building.

常見錯誤

I need to fix my homework before the deadline.
I need to finish my homework before the deadline.
💡'fix' means to repair something broken; use 'finish' for completing a task.

2. to agree on a specific time, place, price, or plan after discussion, so that it

2.動詞及物B1
釋義

to agree on a specific time, place, price, or plan after discussion, so that it is settled and everyone knows what has been decided.

例句

Meera and the client fixed a meeting time for Thursday at three.

fix + a time/date for an appointment

Anong fixed the rent at nine hundred dollars a month before signing.

同義詞
  • arrange

    more general; covers the whole process of organising

  • settle

    suggests finality after discussion or uncertainty

  • set

    similar meaning but slightly more formal

  • decide on

    emphasises choosing between options

反義詞

文法句型

fix + a time/date/price/place

用法筆記

Object is typically a time, date, place, price, or plan — something being arranged or decided.

常見錯誤

Let's fix the movie we want to watch.
Let's decide on the movie we want to watch.
💡'fix' without an object like 'time' or 'date' sounds odd; use 'decide on' for choosing between options.

3. to attach something firmly to a surface or position so it remains secure and doe

3.動詞及物B1
釋義

to attach something firmly to a surface or position so it remains secure and does not shift.

例句

Noa fixed the shelf to the wall with four strong metal brackets.

fix + object + to + surface

Lan fixed a small hook onto the back of the bathroom door for towels.

同義詞
  • attach

    more general; can be temporary or permanent

  • secure

    emphasises making something safe from movement

  • fasten

    often used for clothing, belts, and straps

  • mount

    used specifically for putting objects on walls or stands

反義詞

文法句型

fix + something + to/onto/on + surface

fix + something + in place

用法筆記

Often used with prepositions: fix to, fix onto, fix in place. The object is typically attached to a surface or larger structure.

常見錯誤

I fixed the picture on my desk.
I fixed the picture to the wall above my desk.
💡add the location to make clear you mean attaching, not repairing.

4. to direct your eyes or full attention at someone or something and keep it there

4.動詞及物B2
釋義

to direct your eyes or full attention at someone or something and keep it there without looking away.

例句

Adisa fixed his eyes on the horizon, searching for the ship's return.

fix + one's eyes/gaze + on + something

The cat fixed its stare on the small mouse hiding under the cupboard.

fix + one's stare/gaze + on + someone

同義詞
  • stare

    more everyday; can sound rude or intense

  • gaze

    softer and more admiring; often used for scenery or art

  • glare

    implies anger or hostility while staring

反義詞

文法句型

fix + one's eyes/gaze + on

fix + someone + with a stare/look

用法筆記

Most often used in the patterns 'fix one's eyes/gaze on' or 'fix someone with a stare/look'. The subject rarely looks away from the object.

5. to keep thinking about something so much that it becomes difficult to focus on a

5.動詞不及物B2
釋義

to keep thinking about something so much that it becomes difficult to focus on anything else.

例句

The detective fixed on a tiny detail that everyone else had overlooked.

fix on + something (a detail, a memory, an idea)

The student nurse kept fixing on the mistake she made during her first shift.

同義詞
  • obsess over

    stronger and more negative; implies an unhealthy level of focus

  • dwell on

    often used for negative memories or regrets

  • focus on

    neutral; simply means directing attention without the negative sense

反義詞

文法句型

fix on/upon + something

用法筆記

Always followed by 'on' or 'upon'. The subject is usually a person, or their mind, thoughts, or attention.

常見錯誤

I am fixing my problems all night.' (when meaning thinking about them)
I keep fixing on my problems all night.
💡add 'on' to show you mean thinking persistently, not solving.

6. to dishonestly arrange the result of a competition, election, or race so that a

6.動詞及物C1
釋義

to dishonestly arrange the result of a competition, election, or race so that a particular person or side wins.

例句

The boxing referee was caught trying to fix the heavyweight title match for money.

fix + a match/fight (sporting contest)

The journalist discovered that someone had fixed the school election results.

同義詞
  • rig

    more common in everyday speech for this meaning

  • manipulate

    broader; can apply to non-competition situations too

  • tamper with

    suggests interfering with the process rather than the outcome

文法句型

fix + a race/match/election/contest

用法筆記

Object is usually a competition: match, race, election, contest. Frequently used in the passive: 'the match was fixed'.

常見錯誤

He fixed the game by playing really well.
He won the game by playing really well.
💡'fix' in this sense means cheating to control the result, not winning through skill.

7. to neaten your appearance — your hair, makeup, or clothes — with quick, light to

7.動詞及物B1
釋義

to neaten your appearance — your hair, makeup, or clothes — with quick, light touches that restore a tidy look

例句

Lan fixed her hair in the mirror before walking into the restaurant.

fix + your hair

Diego fixed his tie and smoothed down his jacket before the interview.

fix + clothing item (tie)

同義詞
  • tidy

    more general — can apply to rooms and desks, not just personal appearance

  • neaten

    less common; emphasises making something orderly and smart

反義詞
  • mess up

    to deliberately make hair or clothes untidy

文法句型

fix + your hair/makeup/clothes

8. to cook or get food or a drink ready, especially for a meal

8.動詞及物B1
釋義

to cook or get food or a drink ready, especially for a meal

例句

Diego fixed a quick sandwich while the kettle boiled for tea.

fix + a sandwich (cold food, no cooking)

Eli fixed pancakes for the children on Saturday morning.

fix + [meal] for [someone]

同義詞
  • prepare

    more formal; used in both British and American English

  • make

    the most common everyday word for preparing food

  • cook

    specifically involves heat; 'fix' can also mean assembling cold items like a sandwich

文法句型

fix + [meal/drink]

用法筆記

Common in informal American English. British English speakers more often say 'make' or 'prepare' for food and drink.

常見錯誤

I fixed the dinner for my guests.
I fixed dinner for my guests.
💡no article before 'breakfast', 'lunch', or 'dinner' in this sense.

9. to have a clear intention to act in the immediate future; to be just about to st

9.動詞不及物B2
釋義

to have a clear intention to act in the immediate future; to be just about to start doing something

例句

Mert was fixing to leave when the phone rang.

be fixing to + verb (leave)

Diego is fixing to start a new job in the city next month.

be fixing to + verb (start)

同義詞
  • about to

    standard equivalent; can be used in any register

  • planning to

    implies more deliberate intention rather than being on the verge

  • going to

    the most common informal alternative; less regional

文法句型

be fixing to + verb

用法筆記

Always used in the form 'be fixing to + verb'. Strongly associated with Southern American English and informal speech. Not used in formal writing.

常見錯誤

I fix to go now.
I am fixing to go now.
💡this sense always uses the continuous form 'be fixing to'.

10. to punish or take revenge on someone, especially a person who has treated you un

10.動詞及物C1
釋義

to punish or take revenge on someone, especially a person who has treated you unfairly

例句

Lan was determined to fix the bully who had been teasing her younger brother.

fix + [person who wronged you]

Jessica warned that she would fix anyone who took credit for her work.

I'll fix + [person] as a threat

同義詞
  • get even with

    focuses on restoring balance after being wronged

  • take revenge on

    stronger, more deliberate act of punishment

  • punish

    more formal; can be used in official or legal contexts

反義詞
  • forgive

    to stop feeling angry towards someone who has wronged you

文法句型

fix + [person]

I'll fix + [person]

用法筆記

Often used with 'I'll fix him/you/them' as a threat. The object is always a person, never a situation.

常見錯誤

I will fix the problem with him.' (meaning you will solve an issue together)
I will fix him.' (meaning you will punish him).
💡this sense takes a person as direct object, with no 'problem' involved.

11. to treat photographic film or paper with a chemical solution so that the develop

11.動詞及物C1
釋義

to treat photographic film or paper with a chemical solution so that the developed image does not fade over time

例句

The photographer fixed the negatives in a chemical bath before hanging them to dry.

fix + the negatives

Leo learned to fix prints in the darkroom during his photography class.

fix + prints (paper copies)

文法句型

fix + [film/print/negative]

用法筆記

Technical term used in traditional film photography. The chemical used for fixing is called 'fixer' (also known as 'hypo').

12. to transform nitrogen or another gas from the atmosphere into a compound that li

12.動詞及物C2
釋義

to transform nitrogen or another gas from the atmosphere into a compound that living organisms can absorb and use

例句

Certain bacteria in the soil can fix nitrogen from the air into the ground.

fix + nitrogen (from the air)

Clover plants work with bacteria to fix nitrogen, which helps nearby crops grow better.

同義詞
  • convert

    more general; not specific to this biological process

  • bind

    describes the chemical attachment but not the full transformation into usable form

反義詞
  • release

    to free nitrogen back into the atmosphere, the opposite of fixation

文法句型

fix + [gas name]

fix + nitrogen

用法筆記

Used mainly in biology and agriculture. The most common subjects are bacteria, legumes, and cover crops. In scientific writing, the process is called 'nitrogen fixation'.

13. to perform a medical operation on an animal that stops it from having babies

13.動詞及物B2
釋義

to perform a medical operation on an animal that stops it from having babies

例句

Zola had her cat fixed before the spring mating season began.

causative: have + [animal] + fixed

The vet fixed the stray dogs so they would not keep breeding.

fix + [animal] as direct object

同義詞
  • spay

    technical term used only for female animals

  • castrate

    technical term used only for male animals

  • neuter

    formal equivalent used for both sexes, common in veterinary contexts

文法句型

fix + [animal]

用法筆記

Object is always an animal — never used for humans. Pet owners commonly say 'get the cat fixed'; vets distinguish between 'spay' (female) and 'castrate' or 'neuter' (male).

常見錯誤

The doctor fixed her so she could not get pregnant.
The vet fixed her cat so it could not have kittens.
💡'fix' in this sense is only for animals, never for people.

14. to put an illegal drug into your body using a needle

14.動詞及物 / 不及物C1
釋義

to put an illegal drug into your body using a needle

例句

A nurse at the clinic found Élise fixing in the public toilets.

intransitive: fixing without an object

Tyler's sister admitted she had been fixing heroin for nearly two years.

fix + [drug name]: fix heroin

同義詞
  • shoot up

    more common slang for injecting drugs, often intransitive

  • inject

    standard medical term, appropriate in formal contexts

  • mainline

    slang, specifically means injecting into a vein

文法句型

fix

fix + [drug name]

用法筆記

Slang term from drug subculture; avoid in formal or medical writing. Can be intransitive ('he was fixing in the alley') or take a drug name as object ('fixing heroin').

常見錯誤

He fixed the heroin into his arm.
He fixed heroin.
💡'fix' already means 'inject,' so do not add 'into' or a body part after the drug name.

fixes — noun