fair
fair — 動詞
1. When cloudy, rainy, or stormy weather fairs, the sky becomes bright and clear ag
轉晴
天氣由陰雨轉為晴朗
When cloudy, rainy, or stormy weather fairs, the sky becomes bright and clear again.
The morning rain stopped, and by noon the weather had begun to fair.
早上的雨停了，到了中午天氣開始轉晴。
Faisal checked the sky and said they should wait for it to fair before sailing.
Faisal 看了看天空，說他們應該等天氣轉晴再出海。
weather verb: fair used for clearing sky
After three days of storms, the sky finally faired and the sun came out.
經過三天的暴風雨，天空終於轉晴，太陽出來了。
Greta hoped the clouds would fair before the outdoor wedding ceremony began.
Greta 希望雲層能在戶外婚禮開始前散去轉晴。
If the weather fairs overnight, we can have the picnic on the beach tomorrow.
如果天氣過夜後轉晴，我們明天就可以在海灘野餐。
- clear up
more common in everyday speech; less formal
- brighten up
emphasises sunshine returning; informal
- improve
broader meaning; can refer to any change for the better
- cloud over
opposite movement — sky becoming cloudy
- worsen
general opposite; weather getting worse
文法句型
fair (of weather)
用法筆記
Mainly used in weather forecasts and sailing contexts in British English. The more common everyday expression is clear up or brighten up.
常見錯誤
2. In woodworking, metalworking, or construction, to shape and fit pieces of materi
修平；接合
使材料表面平滑相接
In woodworking, metalworking, or construction, to shape and fit pieces of material so that their outer surfaces meet evenly and smoothly, leaving no visible gap or bump.
The carpenter faired the two boards so the joint felt smooth to the touch.
木匠將兩塊木板修平接合，接縫處摸起來很平滑。
faired + direct object (boards)
Aoi carefully faired the edge of the tabletop with a plane and sandpaper.
Aoi 用刨刀和砂紙仔細地將桌面的邊緣修平。
faired + object + tool phrase
Christopher faired the metal panels before welding them into the boat hull.
Christopher 在將金屬板焊接進船體之前，先將它們修平接合。
To fair the surfaces, Caio ran a straightedge across the joint to check for gaps.
為了將表面修平接合，Caio 用直尺沿著接縫檢查有沒有縫隙。
The shipwright taught his apprentice how to fair the wooden planks on the deck.
造船師傅教他的學徒如何將甲板上的木板修平接合。
- rough
to make uneven, the opposite of smoothing
文法句型
fair + object (material)
fair + object (surfaces)
用法筆記
A specialist term in trades such as carpentry, shipbuilding, and metal fabrication. Not used in everyday conversation about joining objects. The more common word for general use is smooth or level.
常見錯誤
fair — 名詞
1. An event where sellers set up stalls to display and sell their goods, with food
市集；展會
在特定場所擺攤販售商品的大型活動
An event where sellers set up stalls to display and sell their goods, with food and entertainment often available to visitors.
Sora bought handmade jewellery at the Christmas fair in the town square.
Sora 在市集的聖誕攤位上買了手工首飾。
collocation: Christmas fair / book fair / craft fair
The annual book fair attracts thousands of visitors from across the country.
年度書展吸引來自全國各地的數千名訪客。
Local farmers sell fresh vegetables at the weekend fair every Saturday.
當地農民每週六都在週末市集販賣新鮮蔬菜。
Craft fairs are a great place to find unique gifts for your friends.
工藝品展是為朋友尋找獨特禮物的好地方。
Trang spent all afternoon walking through the stalls at the antique fair.
Trang 花了一整個下午在古董展的攤位間閒逛。
文法句型
fair + for + noun
fair + about + noun
用法筆記
Commonly combined with a preceding noun that specifies the type of goods, such as 'book fair', 'craft fair', or 'antique fair'.
常見錯誤
2. an outdoor event with rides, games, and food stalls where people go to enjoy the
園遊會
設有遊樂設施與遊戲攤位的戶外活動
an outdoor event with rides, games, and food stalls where people go to enjoy themselves.
The children begged their parents to take them to the fair after school.
孩子們央求父母放學後帶他們去園遊會。
collocation: take someone to the fair
Yael won a giant teddy bear by throwing rings at the bottles.
Yael 用套圈圈遊戲在園遊會上贏得一隻巨大的泰迪熊。
Every summer, a travelling fair sets up in the park near Justin's house.
每年夏天，Justin 家附近的公園都會有一場巡迴園遊會進駐。
The Ferris wheel at the fair gave us a beautiful view of the whole town.
園遊會的摩天輪讓我們看到了整個城鎮的美景。
Salma's favourite ride at the fair was the roller coaster.
Salma 在園遊會最喜歡的設施是雲霄飛車。
用法筆記
In British English, this sense is often called a 'funfair'. 'Carnival' is the more common term in American English for a similar event with rides and games.
常見錯誤
3. A large gathering of companies from the same business sector who display and mar
展覽會；商展
特定產業展示與推廣產品的商業活動
A large gathering of companies from the same business sector who display and market their offerings to prospective buyers.
The team prepared samples and brochures for the annual trade fair in Taipei.
團隊為臺北的年度商展準備了樣品和宣傳手冊。
collocation: trade fair
Over two hundred companies exhibited at the electronics fair last March.
去年三月有超過兩百家公司在電子展參展。
Erik flew to Germany to attend the international book fair.
Erik 飛往德國參加國際書展。
The job fair at the convention centre helped Nicholas find a position in IT.
會議中心的就業博覽會幫助 Nicholas 找到一份資訊科技的工作。
Valentina's company launched its new product at the design fair.
Valentina 的公司在那場設計展上推出了新產品。
- exhibition
a more formal event where items are displayed; may not involve direct selling
- trade show
American English term for an industry-specific fair
- expo
short for 'exposition'; often larger and more international in scale
文法句型
fair + for + noun (purpose)
用法筆記
Frequently paired with an industry name: 'trade fair', 'job fair', 'book fair', 'electronics fair'. This sense differs from sense 1 in that it is primarily for professional networking and business deals rather than casual shopping.
常見錯誤
4. An outdoor rural event where farmers showcase their livestock, crops, and home-p
農產展
農村地區展示牲畜與農產品的活動
An outdoor rural event where farmers showcase their livestock, crops, and home-produced goods, frequently with prize competitions.
Grandpa's sheep won first prize at the county agricultural fair last autumn.
爺爺的綿羊在去年秋天的郡農產展上贏得第一名。
collocation: county fair / agricultural fair
Farmers from all over the region brought their cattle to the annual country fair.
來自該地區各地的農民都把牛帶到一年一度的鄉村農展。
The fair featured competitions for the biggest pumpkin and the best homemade pie.
展會設有最大南瓜和最家傳自製派比賽。
Ritu's family goes to the state fair every September to see the livestock judging.
Ritu 一家人每年九月都會去州農產展觀看牲畜評比。
Tunde's apple orchard won a blue ribbon at the harvest fair.
Tunde 的蘋果園在豐收展上獲得了一條藍絲帶獎。
- agricultural show
British term for an event with farm animals and produce
- county fair
American term for a local agricultural competition and exhibition
用法筆記
In American English, 'state fair' or 'county fair' are common names for this type of event. In British English, 'agricultural show' is more typical.
常見錯誤
5. An outdoor gathering with games, food stalls, and small articles on sale, run to
義賣會
支援社區或公益目的的戶外活動
An outdoor gathering with games, food stalls, and small articles on sale, run to collect donations that support a community cause.
The school organised a summer fair to raise money for new playground equipment.
學校舉辦了一場夏日義賣會，為新的遊樂場設備募款。
collocation: summer fair / school fair
Eleni baked cakes for the church charity fair last weekend.
Eleni 上週末烤了蛋糕送到教會慈善義賣會。
collocation: charity fair
The neighbourhood fair collected donations for the local animal shelter.
社區義賣會為當地的動物收容所募集了捐款。
Chris bought old books at the charity fair for just two dollars.
Chris 在義賣會上買了幾本舊書，只花了兩美元。
Otis helped run the tombola stall at the village fair.
Otis 在村莊義賣會上幫忙經營摸彩攤位。
文法句型
fair + for + noun (purpose)
用法筆記
Often combined with the organisers or location: 'school fair', 'church fair', 'village fair'. This sense overlaps partly with sense 1 but is distinguished by its fundraising purpose.
常見錯誤
fair — 形容詞
1. treating everyone in the same way, without letting your own feelings or preferen
公平的
公正對待所有人，不偏袒
treating everyone in the same way, without letting your own feelings or preferences affect your decisions about them.
The judge must be fair to both sides when hearing the case.
法官聽審時必須對雙方都公平。
fair to [someone]
Gita felt the teacher had been fair when marking the class projects.
Gita 覺得老師批改全班專題作業時很公平。
A fair company does not pay men and women differently for the same job.
一家公平的公司不會讓男女員工同工不同酬。
It would not be fair to blame only one person for the mistake.
只把錯誤歸咎於一個人，這並不公平。
The referee worked hard to make a fair decision for both teams.
裁判努力做出對兩隊都公平的判決。
文法句型
fair + to + someone
fair + on + someone
fair + that-clause
用法筆記
Often followed by to or on: fair to someone means they receive equal treatment; fair on someone tends to appear in questions about whether a rule or situation is reasonable.
常見錯誤
2. acceptable or appropriate in a situation, matching what most people would consid
合理的
符合多數人預期或接受的
acceptable or appropriate in a situation, matching what most people would consider reasonable to expect or receive.
Kevin thought the price was fair for a used car in good condition.
Kevin 認為以這輛二手車的良好車況來說，價格是合理的。
fair price / fair deal
The workers are asking for a fair share of the company's yearly profits.
員工要求分得公司年度利潤的合理份額。
Niran received a fair offer from the buyer and decided to sell the house.
Niran 從買家那裡收到了合理的出價，於是決定賣掉房子。
The landlord offered a fair rent for the small flat near the university.
房東為大學附近的小公寓開出了合理的租金。
A fair wage should cover the basic living costs of a family.
合理的工資應該足以支付一個家庭的基本生活開銷。
- reasonable
nearly identical; fair is slightly more common in everyday speech
- acceptable
suggests something is good enough, not necessarily ideal
- unreasonable
not acceptable or appropriate for the situation
文法句型
fair + noun (price/share/offer/amount)
it + be + fair + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Common in collocations about money: fair price, fair deal, fair share, fair offer, fair rent, fair wage. The focus is on what is appropriate for the situation, not on equal treatment of people.
常見錯誤
3. done or allowed by the official rules of a game, competition, or sport; not invo
符合規則的
依比賽或活動正式規則進行的
done or allowed by the official rules of a game, competition, or sport; not involving cheating.
The goal was fair because the player did not touch the ball with his hand.
這球得分是有效的，因為球員沒有用手碰到球。
fair goal / fair play in sports
If a game is fair, both teams play under the same conditions.
如果比賽是公正進行的，兩隊就在同樣的條件下比賽。
The referee decided the tackle was fair and did not call a foul.
裁判判定那次鏟球沒有犯規，因此沒有吹哨。
Chess is a fair game because both players start with the same pieces.
西洋棋是一項公平的遊戲，因為雙方起手的棋子完全相同。
Ezra won the race fair and square, without taking any shortcuts.
Ezra 光明正大地贏得了比賽，完全沒有走捷徑。
- legal
used more broadly for any rule-following situation, not just games
- legitimate
formal; suggests the action is allowed by authority or law
文法句型
fair + noun (game/fight/tackle/goal/play)
fair and square
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (IMPARTIAL): this sense is about following the written or unwritten rules of a specific activity, not about treating people equally in general. The opposite in sports is foul or illegal.
4. being the correct and reasonable outcome for someone, based on what they have do
應得的
憑表現或情況理應獲得的對待
being the correct and reasonable outcome for someone, based on what they have done or what has happened to them.
It is only fair that people who work hard should earn more money.
努力工作的人應該賺更多錢，這才是公平的。
it is only fair that + clause
After Yan helped me move house, I felt it was fair to buy her dinner.
Yan 幫我搬家之後，我覺得請她吃晚飯是應該的。
it + be + fair + to-infinitive
The students thought it was fair that the exam date moved back.
學生們認為因為颱風而延後考試日期是合理的。
Selim received a fair punishment for breaking the lab equipment.
Selim 因為弄壞了實驗室設備而受到了應有的處罰。
Tariro felt it was fair that she got the promotion after years of hard work.
Tariro 覺得自己獲得升遷是應得的，因為她全年業績最出色。
- deserved
focuses on the recipient earning the outcome; fair is broader
- appropriate
suggests suitability rather than earned reward or punishment
- unfair
not matching what someone deserves
- unreasonable
not justified by the situation
文法句型
it + be + (only) + fair + that-clause
it + be + (only) + fair + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Typically used in the impersonal pattern it is (only) fair that... or it is fair to... The phrase only fair signals that the speaker is acknowledging a moral or practical obligation. Distinguish from sense 2 (REASONABLE): sense 2 is about a price, share, or offer being acceptable; sense 4 is about treatment matching what someone deserves.
常見錯誤
5. used before making a statement that you believe is true and accurate, especially
公平地說
用於引出符合事實的陳述
used before making a statement that you believe is true and accurate, especially when balancing different opinions or facts.
It is fair to say the project was harder than any of us expected.
公平地說，這個專案比我們任何人原本預想的都要困難。
it is fair to say that...
I think it's fair to say nobody saw the election result coming.
我想公平地說，沒有人料到選舉會是這樣的結果。
It would be fair to say Chiara has improved a great deal since last year.
公平地說，Chiara 從去年到現在進步了很多。
Rodrigo admitted it was fair to say he had underestimated the cost.
Rodrigo 承認，公平地說，他確實低估了成本。
To be fair, the restaurant did warn us that the kitchen was short-staffed.
平心而論，那家餐廳確實事先跟我們說過廚房人手不足。
- admittedly
adverb with the same acknowledging function; more formal and concise
- to be honest
similar discourse function but focuses on personal truthfulness rather than balance
文法句型
it + be + fair + to say + (that-)clause
用法筆記
A discourse marker: the speaker uses it to introduce a statement they expect the listener to agree with, often softening a criticism or acknowledging a positive point. The fixed form is always it is fair to say (that)..., never 'I am fair to say...'. The shorter phrase to be fair has the same function and is more common in casual speech.
常見錯誤
6. taking every relevant factor into account before forming a judgment that is as b
平心而論
考慮所有因素後做出的平衡判斷
taking every relevant factor into account before forming a judgment that is as balanced and accurate as possible.
In all fairness, the car has never broken down once in fifteen years.
平心而論，這輛車開了十五年從來沒有拋錨過。
in all fairness...
To be fair, the hotel room was tiny but it was very clean and cheap.
平心而論，那間飯店房間雖然很小，但是非常乾淨又便宜。
to be fair + contrasting clause
Sofia tried to draw a fair picture of the project by listing both its costs and its benefits.
Sofia 試著同時列出專案的成本和效益，希望能提出持平的描述。
The manager gave a fair picture of the company's financial situation.
經理對公司財務狀況做出了持平的分析。
Given the challenges, the teacher made a fair assessment of each student's work.
考慮到種種挑戰，老師對每位學生的作業做出了公允的評價。
- objectively
adverb meaning without personal bias; more formal
- all things considered
idiomatic phrase with the same function of balanced judgment
文法句型
in all fairness
to be fair
all things considered
fair + noun (picture/assessment)
用法筆記
Often used in three fixed expressions: in all fairness (introducing a positive point that balances a criticism), to be fair (same function, less formal), and all things considered (summing up after weighing pros and cons). Distinguish from sense 5 (FAIR TO SAY): sense 5 is about the truthfulness of a statement; sense 6 is about balanced judgment after weighing factors.
常見錯誤
7. used when you accept that someone's reason for something makes sense, even if yo
有道理
表示理解對方理由而接受
used when you accept that someone's reason for something makes sense, even if you do not fully agree with them
Camila said she was too tired to go out, and fair enough — she had worked twelve hours that day.
Camila 說她太累了不想出門，好吧有道理——那天她工作了十二個小時。
discourse marker: fair enough accepting a reason
'I do not want to see that film again.' 'Fair enough — we can watch something else instead.'
「我不想再看那部電影了。」「好吧有道理——那我們改看別的。」
When Ishaan explained that the traffic was awful, his boss nodded and said fair enough.
Ishaan 解釋說路上塞車很嚴重，他的主管點點頭說有道理。
Eve admitted she had broken the vase by accident, and fair enough, no one blamed her for it.
Eve 承認她不小心打破了花瓶，而大家覺得有道理，沒有責怪她。
- fair point
similar in register but phrases the acceptance as an acknowledgement of a logical argument rather than a reason
- OK
more neutral and less specific; does not carry the same connotation of understanding someone's reasoning
文法句型
fair enough as response
subject + said/thought + fair enough
用法筆記
In spoken conversation, 'fair enough' is typically used as a standalone response to someone's explanation or excuse, not within a longer sentence.
常見錯誤
8. used when asking someone to judge a situation in a balanced way, or to treat som
說公道話
要求合理對待或持平看待
used when asking someone to judge a situation in a balanced way, or to treat someone in the same way they treat others
To be fair to Nia, she only found out about the meeting ten minutes before it started.
平心而論，Nia 在會議開始前十分鐘才知道這件事。
phrase: to be fair + to + person for balanced judgement
Fair's fair — you chose the restaurant last time, so now it is my turn to pick one.
公平點——上次是你選餐廳，這次該輪到我選了。
The referee told the players to be fair and let the other team have the ball back.
裁判叫球員要公平，把球還給對方。
Abigail said it was not fair that she had to clean the kitchen while her brother did nothing.
Abigail 說她打掃廚房而弟弟什麼都不做，這樣不公平。
- justly
more formal; used in legal or moral contexts rather than everyday appeals
- reasonably
overlaps in meaning but is less idiomatic in conversational appeals
- unfairly
the direct opposite in terms of treatment or judgement
文法句型
to be fair + clause
fair's fair + clause
be fair + imperative
用法筆記
'To be fair' typically introduces a point that balances a previous criticism, while 'fair's fair' is a claim that an arrangement should be equal for all involved.
常見錯誤
9. a reasonable opportunity for someone to explain their side of something, or to s
公平機會
讓人表達意見或展現能力的機會
a reasonable opportunity for someone to explain their side of something, or to show what they can do, before a decision is made about them
The school promised to give each student a fair hearing before deciding on the new rules.
學校承諾在決定新規定之前，會給每位學生公平的機會發言。
collocation: give + someone + a fair hearing
Before you judge Min, you should listen to her and give her a fair hearing first.
在你批評 Min 之前，應該先聽聽她的說法，給她公平表達的機會。
Every person who applies for the job deserves a fair chance to show their skills.
每個應徵這份工作的人都值得有公平的機會展現自己的能力。
The judge made sure the woman on trial received a fair hearing with a lawyer to speak for her.
法官確保那位受審的女士獲得公平的審訊，有律師為她辯護。
- fair trial
narrower; specifically legal, referring to a court proceeding with legal representation
- fair chance
broader; can refer to any opportunity to succeed or prove oneself
- bias
the opposite of a fair hearing — making a decision based on prejudice rather than evidence
文法句型
give + someone + a fair hearing
get + a fair hearing
deserve + a fair chance
用法筆記
This sense is most commonly found in legal and institutional contexts where someone's rights are at stake, but it also appears in everyday situations such as school or workplace disputes.
10. done following accepted standards of honesty, without any form of cheating or se
光明正大地
以誠實正當的方式行事
done following accepted standards of honesty, without any form of cheating or secret unfair actions
Pim won the race fair and square — the other runners all said he deserved the prize.
Pim 光明正大地贏了比賽——其他跑者都說他實至名歸。
phrase: fair and square for winning honestly
The team beat their opponents fair and square, with no help from the referee at all.
那支球隊光明正大地擊敗了對手，完全沒有靠裁判幫忙。
Elena earned her promotion fair and square by working harder than anyone else in the office.
Elena 比辦公室裡任何人都更努力工作，光明正大地獲得了升遷。
Some people thought she had cheated, but she proved she had passed the test fair and square.
有些人以為她作弊，但她證明了自己是光明正大地通過考試。
- honestly
more general; lacks the emphatic, idiomatic tone of 'fair and square'
- legitimately
more formal; often used in legal or business contexts
- by cheating
the direct opposite — achieving something through dishonest means
文法句型
win + fair and square
earn + fair and square
beat + someone + fair and square
用法筆記
'Fair and square' is a fixed idiomatic phrase — the two words always appear together in this order and cannot be separated by other words.
常見錯誤
11. hitting or landing directly and with force on a specific part of someone's body,
不偏不倚地
精準地打到身體某個部位
hitting or landing directly and with force on a specific part of someone's body, without anything blocking the impact
The tennis ball hit Talia fair and square on the shoulder during the warm-up session.
網球不偏不倚地打中 Talia 的肩膀，當時她正在熱身。
phrase: hit + fair and square + on + body part
Alessia slipped on the wet floor and landed fair and square on her knee, which hurt a lot.
Alessia 在濕滑的地板上滑倒，膝蓋不偏不倚地著地，痛得不得了。
The snowball caught the teacher fair and square on the back of his coat as he walked away.
雪球不偏不倚地打中老師的後背，當時他正轉身走開。
During the boxing match, the taller fighter struck his opponent fair and square on the jaw.
拳擊比賽中，那位較高的選手不偏不倚地擊中對手的下巴。
文法句型
hit + someone + fair and square + on + body part
land + fair and square + on + body part
catch + someone + fair and square + on + body part
用法筆記
This sense only applies to physical contact — a ball, a punch, or a fall. It cannot be used for metaphorical or emotional impact.
常見錯誤
12. having skin that is naturally light in colour and tends to burn easily in sunlig
白皙；淺色
膚色白或頭髮顏色淺的
having skin that is naturally light in colour and tends to burn easily in sunlight, or having hair that is light yellow or light golden in shade
People with fair skin need to wear sunscreen even when the sky is cloudy in summer.
皮膚白皙的人在夏天即使陰天也需要塗防曬乳。
collocation: fair skin meaning light-coloured skin
When Élise was a baby she had fair hair, but it turned brown as she grew older.
Élise 小時候頭髮顏色很淺，但長大後慢慢變成了棕色。
The little boy had a fair complexion and bright blue eyes that everyone noticed at once.
那個小男孩皮膚白皙、眼睛湛藍，大家一眼就注意到了。
My grandmother had fair hair that went silver when she got older, and she was always proud of it.
我祖母的淺色頭髮隨著年紀增長變成了銀白色，她一直很引以為傲。
- dark
the opposite for both skin and hair colour
文法句型
fair + noun (skin, hair, complexion)
subject + be + fair
用法筆記
When describing skin, 'fair' is more common in British English than American English, where 'pale' or 'light-skinned' are more typical. For hair, 'fair' can mean blonde, especially in older or more formal writing.
常見錯誤
13. quite big in size, number, or amount — used to say something is larger or more t
頗大的
數量或規模相當大
quite big in size, number, or amount — used to say something is larger or more than you might expect.
Gabriel walked a fair distance just to reach the nearest grocery store.
Gabriel 走了頗大的一段路才到最近的雜貨店。
collocation: fair distance / fair amount / fair number
The kitchen renovation took a fair amount of time because the cabinets were custom-made.
廚房翻新花了不少時間，因為櫥櫃是訂做的。
A fair number of volunteers helped clean up the park after the storm.
風災過後，有不少義工幫忙清理公園。
Olivia earned a fair sum of money working at the summer camp for two months.
Olivia 在夏令營工作了兩個月，賺了一筆可觀的金額。
The old barn contained a fair quantity of antique furniture and tools.
那座舊穀倉裡有數量可觀的舊家具和工具。
- considerable
more formal than 'fair', often used with amounts
- sizeable
focuses on physical size rather than number
- decent
more informal; also implies adequacy, not just size
- tiny
used for very small amounts or sizes
- insignificant
formal; suggests the amount is not worth noticing
文法句型
fair + noun (amount/distance/number/sum/quantity)
用法筆記
Always appears before a noun — the pattern is fair + measure noun (distance, amount, number, sum, quantity). Cannot be used predicatively (*the distance was fair).
常見錯誤
14. at a level that is acceptable but not especially good or bad; of ordinary standa
尚可的
普通、不算好也不算差
at a level that is acceptable but not especially good or bad; of ordinary standard.
The food at the hotel restaurant was fair, but nothing to write home about.
那家旅館餐廳的食物品質尚可，但沒有什麼特別的。
neutral evaluation: 'fair' as acceptable but unremarkable
Hamza thought the movie was only fair compared to the award-winning book.
Hamza 認為那部電影只能算普通，遠不及它改編的那本得獎小說。
Her performance in the piano exam was fair, though her teacher had expected more polish.
她的鋼琴考試表現尚可，但老師本來期望她更純熟一些。
The students turned in a fair piece of work, but the professor wanted deeper analysis.
學生們交了一份還過得去的作業，但教授希望看到更深入的分析。
Sayaka received a fair grade on the history paper — not great, but a pass.
Sayaka 的歷史報告成績平平——不算優異，但及格了。
文法句型
be fair
only fair
fair + noun
用法筆記
Used both before a noun and after verbs like 'be' or 'seem'. Often paired with 'only' or 'just' to emphasise mediocrity: 'only fair', 'just fair'.
常見錯誤
15. (of a guess, chance, or idea) quite good and reasonably likely to be correct or
不錯的
有相當可能性的
(of a guess, chance, or idea) quite good and reasonably likely to be correct or successful, but not excellent or certain.
There is a fair chance that the train will arrive before the rain starts.
火車很有可能在開始下雨之前抵達，這是不錯的機會。
collocation: a fair chance (that...)
Sirin thought her business idea had a fair chance of attracting investors.
Sirin 覺得她的創業點子很有機會吸引到投資者。
The team has a fair shot at reaching the finals if they keep playing well.
如果球隊繼續保持好表現，他們大有機會打進決賽。
Quinn made a fair guess about how many jellybeans were in the glass jar.
Quinn 猜對了玻璃罐裡大概有多少顆雷根糖。
The doctor said there is a fair chance that Obi will make a full recovery.
醫生說 Obi 很有可能完全康復。
- good
slightly stronger than 'fair'; implies a higher probability
- reasonable
similar probability but more formal
- decent
informal; similar to 'fair' but slightly more optimistic
文法句型
fair + noun (chance/guess/idea/shot)
常見錯誤
16. (of the weather) sunny and without rain or strong wind; bright and mild.
晴朗的
天氣晴朗無雨
(of the weather) sunny and without rain or strong wind; bright and mild.
The weather forecast says it will be fair and warm all weekend.
天氣預報說整個週末都會晴朗溫暖。
weather sense: fair and sunny / fair and warm
We decided to hold the wedding outdoors since the weather was fair.
因為天氣不錯，我們決定在戶外舉行婚禮。
The hikers set out early while the sky was still fair and clear.
登山者趁著天色晴朗清透，早早出發了。
After three days of heavy rain, the weather finally turned fair on Sunday morning.
下了三天大雨之後，天氣終於在週日早晨放晴了。
Fair weather brought large crowds of people to the seaside town.
晴朗的好天氣吸引了大批遊客來到海邊小鎮。
文法句型
the weather is fair
fair weather
it is fair
用法筆記
Used mainly in weather forecasts and formal descriptions. In everyday conversation, speakers are more likely to say 'nice' or 'fine' weather. 'Fair' often implies calm conditions without rain.
常見錯誤
17. (of a woman or girl) attractively pretty; pleasing to look at in a delicate, gra
美麗的
形容女子容貌出眾
(of a woman or girl) attractively pretty; pleasing to look at in a delicate, graceful way.
The old poem described a fair maiden walking through the forest at dawn.
那首古詩描述一位美麗的少女在拂曉時分走過樹林。
old-fashioned literary use: 'fair maiden' / 'fair lady'
In the fairy tale, a fair princess lived in a castle by the sea.
童話故事裡，一位美麗的公主住在海邊的城堡中。
The artist's portrait showed a fair young woman with flowers in her hair.
畫家的肖像畫中，一位年輕貌美的女子頭髮上插著花朵。
Élise was the fairest woman in the village, but she valued kindness above looks.
Élise 是村裡公認最美的女子，但她珍視善良更勝於外貌。
Legends tell of a fair queen whose wisdom was as great as her beauty.
傳說中有一位美麗的女王，她的智慧與美貌同樣出眾。
- plain
not particularly attractive; opposite of beautiful
文法句型
fair + noun (maiden/lady/woman)
the fairest
用法筆記
This sense is old-fashioned and literary in modern English. In everyday speech, 'beautiful', 'pretty', or 'lovely' are used instead. It appears most often in fairy tales, poetry, and historical fiction.
常見錯誤
18. considered a suitable or acceptable person or thing to criticise, attack, or com
可批評的
可合法批評或攻擊的對象
considered a suitable or acceptable person or thing to criticise, attack, or compete against, especially because of a public role or particular behaviour.
Politicians are considered fair game for comedy shows and satirical cartoons.
政治人物是可批評的對象，喜劇節目和諷刺漫畫常以此為題材。
idiom: 'fair game' — legitimate target for criticism
The celebrity's expensive lifestyle made her fair game for media criticism.
那位名人奢華的生活方式使她成為媒體抨擊的合理目標。
Once you enter the public debate, your views become fair game for opponents.
一旦參與公共辯論，你的觀點就會成為對手攻擊的目標。
The company's poor safety record made it fair game for government investigators.
那家公司惡劣的安全紀錄，使其成為政府調查人員的合理調查對象。
In sports, a player who makes a mistake becomes fair game for the other team.
在某些運動中，犯錯的選手就會成為對方球隊攻擊的對象。
- vulnerable
focuses on weakness rather than legitimacy of targeting
- open to criticism
more formal; describes the state rather than the idiom
- exposed
suggests lack of protection rather than permissibility
- protected
not open to criticism or attack
- off-limits
informal; not allowed as a target
文法句型
be fair game
consider someone fair game
become fair game
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the fixed phrase 'fair game'. The 'game' here means 'target of pursuit', not a sport or entertainment. Not used in the form *'a fair game' (with article) in this sense — the phrase is uncountable.
常見錯誤
19. describes a written document, such as a handwritten page or a typed paper, that
清稿；謄清
無塗改的書面定稿
describes a written document, such as a handwritten page or a typed paper, that has been neatly prepared in its final form with no marks, crossings-out, or corrections showing on it
Christopher copied his lecture notes into a fair version before handing them to the tutor.
Christopher 將所有課堂筆記重新謄寫成一份清稿，才交給導師。
collocation: fair version / fair copy
After finishing the poem, Bao wrote out a fair copy on clean white paper.
寫完詩之後，Bao 用乾淨的白紙謄寫了一份清稿。
The editor asked for a fair draft of the article, free of scribbles and corrections.
編輯要求提供一份沒有塗改和修正的文稿清樣。
Shanti spent the whole evening producing a fair manuscript of her research paper.
Shanti 花了整個晚上，為自己的研究論文製作出了一份清稿。
The old letter was kept as a fair copy, with each word written in ink.
那封舊信以清稿的形式留存下來，每個字都是用墨水寫成的。
文法句型
fair + [document noun] (copy, manuscript, draft)
用法筆記
This sense almost always appears before a noun such as 'copy', 'manuscript', or 'draft'. The fixed phrase 'fair copy' is by far the most common pattern and is still used in editorial and archival contexts.
常見錯誤
fair — 副詞
1. in a way that treats everyone equally, follows the accepted rules, and does not
公正地
以公平、遵守規則的方式
in a way that treats everyone equally, follows the accepted rules, and does not involve cheating or dishonesty
Asher always plays fair, even when the referee is not looking at him.
Asher 總是公平比賽，即使裁判沒有在看他。
collocation: play fair
The companies agreed to compete fair and not steal each other's customers.
這些公司同意公平競爭，不搶對方的客戶。
collocation: compete fair
Maeve told her younger brother they would split the cake fair — half for each.
Maeve 告訴弟弟他們會公平地分蛋糕——一人一半。
The election was run fair, with every vote counted in front of witnesses.
這場選舉公正地進行，每張票都在見證人面前計票。
Emre promised to play fair and return the money he found in the library.
Emre 承諾會誠實行事，把在圖書館撿到的錢還回去。
- justly
more formal; emphasises moral rightness over rule-following
- honestly
focuses on truthfulness and sincerity rather than rule compliance
- even-handedly
formal; stresses equal treatment of all parties
- unfairly
treating people unequally or breaking the rules
- dishonestly
cheating or lying to gain advantage
用法筆記
Frequently used in fixed phrases with verbs such as 'play,' 'fight,' 'compete,' 'deal,' and 'split.'
常見錯誤
2. to a moderate or reasonable degree — used before an adjective to soften or quali
相當地
達到中等程度
to a moderate or reasonable degree — used before an adjective to soften or qualify its meaning, similar to 'fairly' or 'quite'
The weather was fair warm for November, so they ate outside.
十一月天氣算是相當暖和，所以他們在外面吃飯。
pattern: fair + adjective (fair warm)
Hari did a fair good job on the painting, though a few edges needed work.
Hari 那幅畫畫得還算不錯，不過有幾個邊緣需要再處理。
pattern: fair + adjective (fair good)
The queue at the ticket office was fair long, so Tyler bought tickets online instead.
售票處排了相當長的隊伍，所以 Tyler 改在網上買票。
Obi thought the exam was fair difficult, but he passed in the end.
Obi 覺得考試相當難，但他最後還是通過了。
- fairly
standard equivalent; used in both formal and informal contexts
- quite
more common in formal English; slightly stronger degree
- reasonably
emphasises adequacy rather than degree
文法句型
fair + adjective
用法筆記
Primarily used in informal British English, not in formal writing or American English. Limited to modifying adjectives of degree or quality (fair good, fair warm, fair long).