fits
fits — 動詞
- fitspresent simple I / you / we / they
- fitses3rd person singular
- fitsing-ing form
- fitsedpast simple
1. When an object is the right dimensions to go inside a space or through an openin
放得下；適合
尺寸形狀合適放入空間
When an object is the right dimensions to go inside a space or through an opening without being too large.
The old wooden chest fit perfectly into the alcove beside the fireplace.
那個舊木箱放進壁爐旁的凹處，尺寸剛剛好。
fit + adverb/preposition: fit into [space]
Rachid tried to slide the bookshelf through the doorway, but it would not fit.
Rachid 想把書架推過門口，但就是過不去。
Does this suitcase fit inside the overhead compartment of the plane?
這個行李箱放得進飛機的頭頂行李艙嗎？
The new refrigerator was too wide to fit into the space between the cabinets.
那台新冰箱太寬了，放不進櫥櫃之間的空位。
Even folded, the camping mattress would not fit in the car boot.
就算摺疊起來，那張露營床墊也放不進後車廂。
- be too big
direct opposite meaning; not a single-word antonym
文法句型
fit + adverb/preposition of place
用法筆記
This sense is intransitive — the object being placed is the subject of the verb. Compare with sense 2 (transitive), where a person does the placing.
常見錯誤
2. To place a person or thing somewhere where there is enough room to hold them.
容納；塞入
把人或物放入有足夠空間之處
To place a person or thing somewhere where there is enough room to hold them.
Felix managed to fit all his camping gear into one backpack for the trip.
Felix 把所有露營裝備都塞進了一個背包裡。
fit + object + into [container]
The restaurant can fit thirty more guests on the outdoor patio during summer.
夏天時，這間餐廳的戶外露臺還可以再容納三十位客人。
place + can fit + number + people
Can we fit another chair at this table without blocking the aisle?
我們能在這張桌子旁再加一把椅子而不擋到走道嗎？
The minibus fitted twelve passengers and their luggage with no trouble.
那輛小巴士輕鬆載了十二名乘客和他們的行李。
Talia could not fit her guitar case into the taxi boot — too long.
Talia 的吉他盒放不進計程車後車廂——太長了。
- squeeze in
informal, implies a tight space
- accommodate
more formal, often for people
文法句型
fit + noun phrase + adverb/preposition of place
用法筆記
The subject is a person or vehicle that does the placing. The object is the person or thing being placed. Frequently used with can/could to discuss possibility.
常見錯誤
3. When an item of clothing has the correct dimensions to sit comfortably on a pers
合身
衣物鞋襪尺寸適合身體（含完美合身）
When an item of clothing has the correct dimensions to sit comfortably on a person without being loose or tight.
Hyun tried on three pairs of jeans before finding a pair that fit well.
Hyun 試了三條牛仔褲才找到一條合穿的。
These boots fit Talia so comfortably that she wore them out of the shop.
這雙靴子 Talia 穿起來非常舒服，她直接穿出了店門。
fit + person (transitive) — clothing fits someone
The suit no longer fits me after I lost fifteen kilograms this year.
今年我瘦了十五公斤，那套西裝已經不合身了。
Ritu asked the tailor whether the dress would fit her wider shoulders.
Ritu 問裁縫那件洋裝能否配合她較寬的肩膀。
Minh's running shoes fit snugly, with no rubbing at the heel.
Minh 的跑鞋穿起來很貼腳，腳跟處完全沒有摩擦。
The tailor adjusted the hem until the dress fit like a glove.
裁縫修改了裙擺，直到那件洋裝像手套一樣合身。
Lotte found a vintage leather jacket that fit perfectly with no changes needed.
Lotte 找到一件復古皮外套，完全合身，完全不需要修改。
Rodrigo's new cycling shoes fit so well that he forgot he was wearing them.
Rodrigo 的新自行車鞋太合腳了，他完全忘了自己穿著鞋。
Nina tried on the second-hand prom dress and it fit her perfectly after a small adjustment at the waist.
Nina 試穿了那件二手舞會禮服，腰間稍微修改一下就完全合身了。
- be the right size for
more explanatory, less common in speech
- fit like a glove
the most common fixed expression for an ideal fit
- be too big / too small
describes the opposite situation
- be ill-fitting
opposite — clothing that does not fit well
文法句型
fit + noun (person)
fit + adverb (well, perfectly, tightly, exactly)
fit like + noun (a glove)
用法筆記
Can be used transitively (the clothing fits you) or intransitively (the clothing fits). The intransitive form is very common in everyday speech: 'These shoes don't fit.' Frequently used with adverbs like well, perfectly, tightly, loosely. Also used in the fixed expression 'fit like a glove', which emphasises an exceptionally good fit. This sense covers the full range from a reasonable fit to an ideal, perfect one.
常見錯誤
4. To be appropriate, acceptable, or well-matched for a particular purpose, situati
適合；符合
與某目的或情況相稱
To be appropriate, acceptable, or well-matched for a particular purpose, situation, or role.
Yael's background in finance and data analysis fits the requirements of the senior role.
Yael 在金融和數據分析方面的背景符合高階職位的要求。
fit + requirements — matching qualifications to job
Judge Osei said the six-month sentence fit the seriousness of the theft, not too harsh and not too lenient.
Osei 法官表示六個月的刑期與這起竊案的嚴重程度相符，既不太重也不太輕。
fit + the seriousness of — matching severity to crime
Does this candidate's personality fit the team culture at the design agency?
這位候選人的個性適合那間設計公司的團隊文化嗎？
Andrés knew his quiet nature did not fit the fast-paced sales environment.
Andrés 知道自己安靜的個性不適合步調快速的業務環境。
The new software fits the needs of small businesses better than the old version.
這套新軟體比舊版更符合小型企業的需求。
- not suit
opposite in terms of appropriateness
文法句型
fit + noun (requirements, description, role)
用法筆記
Subject can be a person, skill, object, or action. Object is typically an abstract noun: requirements, description, needs, role, or situation. Not used for physical size (senses 1-4 cover that).
常見錯誤
5. To supply, install, or equip an item by putting it into its correct position or
安裝；配置
裝設物品於正確位置
To supply, install, or equip an item by putting it into its correct position or attaching it securely.
The plumber fitted a new water heater in the basement last Thursday.
上星期四水電工在地下室裝了一台新的熱水器。
fit + object + in/into [location] — installation
All new cars in this model are fitted with advanced emergency braking sensors.
這個型號的所有新車都配備了先進的緊急煞車感測器。
passive: be fitted with [equipment]
Cyrus spent the weekend fitting new shelves in the garage storage area.
Cyrus 花了整個週末在車庫的儲物區安裝新層架。
The hospital fitted Ritu with a custom-made brace for her injured knee.
醫院為 Ritu 訂製了一個護具，裝在她受傷的膝蓋上。
Ryan had a GPS tracker fitted to his bike after it was stolen.
Ryan 的腳踏車被偷後，他裝了一個 GPS 追蹤器在上面。
- remove
opposite action — take something out
文法句型
be fitted with + noun
fit + noun + adverb/preposition
用法筆記
Common in the passive form 'be fitted with' (the car is fitted with airbags). Also used in medical contexts: 'be fitted with a hearing aid / artificial limb'. The past participle 'fitted' is more common in British English than in American English for this sense.
常見錯誤
6. To suddenly lose control of your body with shaking or stiffening movements, ofte
發作
因癲癇等疾病而抽搐發作
To suddenly lose control of your body with shaking or stiffening movements, often losing consciousness, as a result of a medical condition such as epilepsy.
Grandma sometimes fits without warning, so we stay close to her when we go out.
奶奶有時候會無預警地發作，所以我們出門時總是待在她身邊。
present simple for habitual action
During the maths lesson, little Antonia suddenly fitted, and the teacher called for an ambulance.
在數學課上，小 Antonia 突然發作，老師立刻叫了救護車。
When the patient started fitting on the hospital bed, nurse Yumi pressed the emergency button.
當病人在病床上開始發作時，Yumi 護理師按下了緊急按鈕。
Their elderly dog fits whenever it gets too excited, so the vet prescribed special medicine.
他們的老狗只要太興奮就會發作，所以獸醫開了特別的藥。
After falling from the tree, Faisal fitted for almost two minutes before the doctor arrived.
Faisal 從樹上摔下來後發作了將近兩分鐘，醫生才趕到。
- convulse
more clinical, describes the violent muscle movements specifically
- have a seizure
the more common modern medical expression; 'seizure' is broader than 'fit'
文法句型
[person] + fits / is fitting
用法筆記
This sense is most common in medical contexts. The noun phrase 'have a fit' is used more frequently in everyday conversation than the verb form.
常見錯誤
fits — 名詞
- fitssingular
- fitsesplural
1. A sudden episode in which a person loses control of their body, often with shaki
發作
疾病突發，身體失去控制
A sudden episode in which a person loses control of their body, often with shaking movements or loss of consciousness.
Eli had a sudden fit in class, so the teacher called an ambulance.
Eli 在課堂上突然發作，老師叫了救護車。
have a fit — sudden medical episode
The doctor said the patient's fit might have been caused by a high fever.
醫生說病人的發作可能是由高燒引起的。
Omar's grandfather suffered from fits for many years after his head injury.
Omar 的祖父頭部受傷後，多年來一直有癲癇發作。
Paramedics arrived quickly when a woman on the train had an epileptic fit.
一名女子在火車上癲癇發作，救護人員迅速趕到。
The child's first fit frightened his parents, but the new medicine helped control them.
孩子的第一次發作嚇壞了父母，但新藥物幫助控制了病情。
- seizure
More formal medical term; 'fit' is the common everyday word, while 'seizure' is the clinical term used by doctors
- convulsion
Specifically refers to uncontrollable shaking movements; more technical than 'fit'
- attack
Broader term that can also refer to non-medical episodes (panic attack, asthma attack)
文法句型
have a fit
用法筆記
Frequently used with the verb 'have' (have a fit) or 'suffer from'. This sense is the most serious medical meaning of the word and should not be confused with a non-medical tantrum.
常見錯誤
2. A short, intense period when someone does something or feels a strong emotion wi
一陣；突發
短時間內無法控制的行為或情緒
A short, intense period when someone does something or feels a strong emotion without being able to control it.
Sayaka broke into a coughing fit that lasted nearly five minutes.
Sayaka 突然一陣咳嗽，持續了將近五分鐘。
fit of coughing — sudden physical reaction
Hari slammed the door in a fit of anger after the unfair argument.
Hari 在一陣憤怒中砰地關上門。
fit of anger — uncontrolled emotion
The comedian's joke sent the whole audience into a fit of laughter.
喜劇演員的笑話讓全場觀眾哄堂大笑。
Jenna had a cleaning fit and scrubbed every surface in the kitchen.
Jenna 突然一陣打掃慾望，把廚房每個表面都擦得乾乾淨淨。
After the terrible news, Lien had a fit of crying that left her exhausted.
Lien 聽到壞消息後大哭了一場，哭到筋疲力盡。
- burst
More neutral and slightly weaker; a burst can be controlled or uncontrolled
- outburst
Focuses on the sudden expression of emotion, often anger; slightly more formal
- spasm
Usually physical (muscle contractions); less common for emotions
- tantrum
Specifically a child's angry outburst; narrower in meaning
文法句型
fit of + noun (anger, laughter, coughing, etc.)
用法筆記
Followed by 'of' + a noun describing the emotion or activity (fit of anger, fit of laughter, fit of coughing). The phrase 'in a fit of + emotion' is common to explain why someone did something suddenly.
常見錯誤
3. The way a piece of clothing matches the shape and size of the body it is designe
合身；貼合
衣物與身體的貼合程度
The way a piece of clothing matches the shape and size of the body it is designed for, or the way one object matches another.
These jeans have a loose fit that is very comfortable for long car journeys.
這條牛仔褲是寬鬆版型，長途開車穿起來非常舒服。
loose fit — describing how clothing sits on the body
Mathieu carefully checked the fit of the jacket before deciding to buy it.
Mathieu 在決定購買前仔細檢查了外套的合身程度。
The tailor adjusted the fit of the trousers so they hung perfectly at the ankle.
裁縫調整了褲子的版型，讓褲腳在腳踝處完美垂下。
Esme loved the colour of the dress but disliked the fit around the shoulders.
Esme 喜歡這件洋裝的顏色，但不喜歡肩膀部分的版型。
Marta tried four different hiking boots before finding one with a good fit around her narrow heels.
Marta 試了四雙不同的登山靴，才找到一雙在她窄腳跟處很合腳的。
- size
A standard label (S, M, L), not the quality of matching; 'fit' describes how well something matches regardless of label size
- shape
Focuses on the cut or form of the clothing rather than how well it matches the body
- cut
Refers to the design/style of the garment; more about tailoring than the actual fit on a person
文法句型
a [adjective] fit
the fit of [clothing]
用法筆記
Usually used in the singular form. Often preceded by an adjective describing the type of fit (loose fit, tight fit, perfect fit). Can also describe non-clothing objects — a key's fit in a lock, or parts fitting together in furniture assembly.
常見錯誤
4. In casual fashion contexts, the complete combination of garments someone puts on
穿搭
搭配好的一套衣服（非正式）
In casual fashion contexts, the complete combination of garments someone puts on their body at one time, often posted about on social media.
Jin posted a photo of his new fit on social media during fashion week.
Jin 在時裝周期間把他新穿搭的照片發到社群媒體上。
informal: 'fit' = outfit in social media context
Eshe wore a bright yellow fit to the concert that everyone complimented.
Eshe 穿了一身亮黃色的穿搭去演唱會，每個人都稱讚。
The influencer's casual fit included a hoodie, jeans, and white sneakers.
那位網紅的休閒穿搭包括連帽上衣、牛仔褲和白色運動鞋。
Pim changed his fit three times before deciding what to wear to the dinner party.
Pim 換了三套穿搭，才決定要穿哪一套去參加晚宴。
That all-black fit you wore to the ceremony looked really stylish and elegant.
你穿去典禮的那套全黑穿搭看起來非常時尚有型。
文法句型
[possessive] fit
a [adjective] fit
用法筆記
This is a clipped form of 'outfit' used mainly in informal contexts such as social media captions, fashion blogs, and casual conversation among younger speakers. Not appropriate for formal or academic writing.
常見錯誤
fits — 形容詞
- fitspositive
- fitsercomparative
- fitsestsuperlative
1. Physically strong and in good condition, especially because you exercise on a re
健壯的
因運動而身體健康的
Physically strong and in good condition, especially because you exercise on a regular basis.
Saira runs five kilometres every day to stay fit.
Saira 每天跑五公里以保持身體健康。
collocation: stay fit / keep fit
The swimming coach told the team they needed to get fitter before the competition.
游泳教練告訴隊員們比賽前需要練得更壯。
After three months of training, Mark felt fit enough to run a marathon.
經過三個月的訓練，Mark 覺得自己夠健康可以跑馬拉松了。
Rosa's doctor told her that staying fit would help protect her knees as she got older.
Rosa 的醫生告訴她，保持健康有助於保護膝蓋，隨著年紀增長更是如此。
The gym offers morning classes for people who want to become fit and flexible.
這家健身房為想變得健美靈活的人提供早間課程。
用法筆記
Frequently used with verbs like 'keep', 'stay', 'get', and 'become' to describe maintaining or improving physical condition.
常見錯誤
2. Having the right qualities or characteristics that a particular purpose, task, o
合適的
適合某個目的或職位的
Having the right qualities or characteristics that a particular purpose, task, or role requires.
Adaeze proved she was fit for the job after just two weeks in the office.
Adaeze 進辦公室才兩星期就證明了自己能勝任這份工作。
pattern: fit for + noun (purpose/job)
The old warehouse was not fit for use as a school without major repairs.
舊倉庫在沒有大翻修之前不適合當作學校使用。
This soil is fit for growing vegetables but not for rice.
這種土壤適合種蔬菜，但不適合種稻米。
The committee decided the candidate's experience made her fit to lead the project.
委員會認為這位候選人的經歷使她適合領導這個專案。
Ramón found a backpack that was fit for hiking in the mountains.
Ramón 找到一個適合在山裡健行使用的背包。
- suitable
more general, less emphatic than 'fit'
- appropriate
suggests correctness from a social or moral standpoint
- qualified
specifically about having the necessary skills or credentials
- unsuitable
not right for a given purpose
- unfit
stronger — lacking the necessary qualities entirely
用法筆記
Typically followed by 'for + noun phrase' (fit for the job) or 'to + infinitive' (fit to lead). Can also take a that-clause in some formal contexts.
常見錯誤
3. In a physical or mental state that allows someone to do something — most often u
狀態允許的
身心狀況適合做某事（常否定）
In a physical or mental state that allows someone to do something — most often used in negative sentences to say someone is NOT capable at that moment.
After crying for hours, Esme was in no fit state to talk to anyone.
哭了幾個小時後，Esme 的狀態不適合跟任何人說話。
common phrase: in no fit state to
The patient was still too weak and not fit to walk without help.
病人仍然太虛弱，無法在沒有幫忙的情況下走路。
Kenji drank too much at the party and was not fit to drive home.
Kenji 在派對上喝太多了，無法安全開車回家。
The rescued puppy was thin and dirty, barely fit to survive the night.
被救回來的小狗又瘦又髒，幾乎活不過那一晚。
After the exam, Hui was so exhausted that she was not fit to make any decisions.
考完試後，Hui 累到沒有精神做任何決定。
用法筆記
Almost always used in negative constructions: 'not fit to [verb]', 'in no fit state to [verb]'. Positive uses are rare and usually require a qualifier like 'barely' or 'just about'.
常見錯誤
4. Describing food or drink that is in a safe enough state for people to consume wi
可食用的
適合人類食用或飲用的
Describing food or drink that is in a safe enough state for people to consume without risk of harm.
The restaurant was closed because the food was no longer fit for human consumption.
那家餐廳因為食物不再適合人類食用而關閉了。
fixed phrase: fit for human consumption
This water has been tested in a lab and is now fit to drink.
這些水已經過實驗室檢測，現在可以安全飲用。
Talia checked the milk carton date to see if it was still fit to use.
Talia 查看牛奶盒上的日期，確認是否還能安全使用。
The government warned that fish from the polluted river were not fit to eat.
政府警告說，受污染河流中的魚不適合食用。
Before refrigeration, people dried or salted meat to keep it fit for months.
在冰箱發明之前，人們會把肉乾燥或鹽漬以保存數月。
- edible
safe to eat, without implying quality
- consumable
more formal, can apply to drink as well as food
用法筆記
Most commonly appears in the fixed expression 'fit for human consumption'. Also used with specific verbs like 'fit to eat', 'fit to drink'. Rarely used alone without a complement.
常見錯誤
5. Believing that a particular course of action is the right one under the circumst
認為適當
認為某行動是正確恰當的
Believing that a particular course of action is the right one under the circumstances — always appears in the fixed expressions 'see fit' or 'think fit'.
The manager may change the work schedule as she sees fit.
經理可以按照她認為合適的方式更改工作時間表。
fixed phrase: as [subject] sees fit
Maja gave money to whichever charity she thought fit to support.
Maja 把錢捐給她認為適合資助的慈善機構。
pattern: think fit + to-infinitive
The committee will discipline the student in whatever way it sees fit.
委員會將以它認為適當的方式處罰該名學生。
Professor Chen told her research assistants to divide the lab tasks as they saw fit.
陳教授告訴她的研究助理，按照自己認為合適的方式分配實驗室的工作。
The school board cancelled the trip as it did not see fit to approve the budget.
學校董事會取消了旅行，因為他們認為不適合批准這筆預算。
- appropriate
can be used independently as an adjective; 'see fit' is a fixed phrase
- proper
adds a sense of moral correctness
用法筆記
Always appears within the fixed constructions 'see fit' or 'think fit'. Never used alone as 'fit' in this sense. Common patterns: 'as [subject] sees fit', '[subject] saw fit to [verb]'.
常見錯誤
6. Sexually attractive, especially in terms of body shape and physical appearance.
性感的
身材有吸引力的（英式口語）
Sexually attractive, especially in terms of body shape and physical appearance.
Aylin told her friend that the new waiter at the cafe was really fit.
Aylin 跟朋友說咖啡廳新來的服務生真的很性感。
informal British slang
Liam blushed when his date called him fit as they walked out of the restaurant.
Liam 和約會對象走出餐廳時，對方說他很帥，害他臉都紅了。
When Amara told her flatmates the new neighbour was fit, they all rushed to the window.
Amara 跟室友们說新鄰居很帥，大家全都衝到窗邊去看。
The fitness influencer posted a photo and hundreds of fans called him fit.
那位健身網紅上傳了一張照片，數百名粉絲說他身材很好。
The whole office went quiet when Chidera walked in looking incredibly fit in her tailored suit.
Chidera 穿著合身的套裝走進來時，整間辦公室都安靜了下來，因為她看起來非常迷人。
- hot
more widely used in American English, same register
- sexy
more direct and less slangy
- attractive
more formal and general
- unattractive
not physically appealing
用法筆記
Informal British slang. Primarily describes physical and sexual attractiveness, not personality or character. Less common in American English where 'hot' is preferred.