fixes
fixes — 動詞
- 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
修理;修復
使損壞的東西恢復正常功能
to mend something that is broken, damaged, or not working so that it functions properly again.
Sade fixed the broken chair leg with a little wood glue.
Sade 用一點木工膠修理了那條斷掉的椅腳。
fix + broken object (chair leg, phone screen, etc.)
Allison took her laptop to the shop so a technician could fix it.
Allison 把筆電帶去店裡,讓技師修理。
The plumber came on Tuesday morning to fix the leaking tap in the kitchen.
水電工星期二早上來修理廚房漏水的水龍頭。
Cyrus spent the afternoon fixing his son's old bicycle in the garage.
Cyrus 整個下午都在車庫裡修理兒子的舊腳踏車。
Can you show me how to fix this tear in my jacket?
你能教我怎麼修補外套上這個裂口嗎?
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
2. to agree on a specific time, place, price, or plan after discussion, so that it
確定;敲定
討論後決定時間、地點或價格
to agree on a specific time, place, price, or plan after discussion, so that it is settled and everyone knows what has been decided.
Meera and the client fixed a meeting time for Thursday at three.
Meera 和客戶敲定了星期四下午三點的會議時間。
fix + a time/date for an appointment
Anong fixed the rent at nine hundred dollars a month before signing.
Anong 在簽約前把租金確定為每月九百美元。
Let's fix a date for the party before everyone's calendar fills up.
趁大家的行事曆還沒排滿,我們趕快敲定派對的日期吧。
Valentina called the caterer to fix the menu for the wedding reception.
Valentina 打電話給外燴公司,確定了婚宴的菜單。
The two managers finally fixed the price after weeks of difficult talks.
兩位經理經過數週艱難協商,終於敲定了價格。
- leave open
to not make a final decision yet
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
3. to attach something firmly to a surface or position so it remains secure and doe
固定;安裝
將物體牢固附著使不移動
to attach something firmly to a surface or position so it remains secure and does not shift.
Noa fixed the shelf to the wall with four strong metal brackets.
Noa 用四個堅固的金屬支架把層板固定在牆上。
fix + object + to + surface
Lan fixed a small hook onto the back of the bathroom door for towels.
Lan 在浴室門背後安裝了一個小掛鉤來掛毛巾。
The carpenter fixed the heavy sign above the shop entrance early this morning.
木匠今天一早就把沉重的招牌安裝在店門上方。
Maeve used strong tape to fix the poster firmly in place on her bedroom wall.
Maeve 用強力膠帶把海報牢牢固定在臥室牆上。
Gabriela fixed the bike rack onto the back of her car before the trip.
Gabriela 出發前把腳踏車架安裝在車子後方。
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
4. to direct your eyes or full attention at someone or something and keep it there
凝視;盯住
目光或注意力集中不移開
to direct your eyes or full attention at someone or something and keep it there without looking away.
Adisa fixed his eyes on the horizon, searching for the ship's return.
Adisa 凝視著地平線,尋找歸航的船隻。
fix + one's eyes/gaze + on + something
The cat fixed its stare on the small mouse hiding under the cupboard.
那隻貓盯住躲在櫥櫃底下的小老鼠。
fix + one's stare/gaze + on + someone
Anya fixed the speaker with a look that made the whole room go quiet.
Anya 盯著演講者看,那眼神讓全場都安靜下來。
The security guard fixed his eyes on the man in the grey coat.
警衛緊盯著穿灰色外套的那個男子。
The toddler fixed his gaze on the colourful butterfly in the garden.
那個小男孩凝視著花園裡色彩繽紛的蝴蝶。
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
執著
無法停止思考某事
to keep thinking about something so much that it becomes difficult to focus on anything else.
The detective fixed on a tiny detail that everyone else had overlooked.
偵探執著於一個其他人都忽略的微小細節。
fix on + something (a detail, a memory, an idea)
The student nurse kept fixing on the mistake she made during her first shift.
那位實習護士執著於她在第一班時犯的錯誤。
Try not to fix on what went wrong — think about what you can improve.
別執著於出錯的地方——想想你可以如何改進。
The old man's mind fixed upon memories of the war whenever it rained.
每當下雨,老人就執著於戰爭時的回憶。
The teacher noticed the child fixing on the one low mark on the test.
老師注意到那個孩子執著於考卷上唯一的那個低分。
- 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
- brush aside
to deliberately stop thinking about something
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
6. to dishonestly arrange the result of a competition, election, or race so that a
操控;舞弊
以不誠實手段左右比賽或選舉結果
to dishonestly arrange the result of a competition, election, or race so that a particular person or side wins.
The boxing referee was caught trying to fix the heavyweight title match for money.
那位拳擊裁判被人發現試圖為了金錢操控重量級冠軍賽。
fix + a match/fight (sporting contest)
The journalist discovered that someone had fixed the school election results.
記者發現有人舞弊操控了學校的選舉結果。
The coach was banned for life after fixing three matches last season.
那位教練因上個賽季舞弊操控三場比賽而遭終身禁賽。
The gambling boss paid two players to fix the football game on Saturday.
賭博集團老大收買了兩名球員,要他們操控星期六的足球賽。
Investigators believe the singing contest was fixed in favour of the local performer.
調查人員認為這場歌唱比賽的結果被操控了,偏袒那位本地選手。
- 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
7. to neaten your appearance — your hair, makeup, or clothes — with quick, light to
整理
使儀容恢復整齊
to neaten your appearance — your hair, makeup, or clothes — with quick, light touches that restore a tidy look
Lan fixed her hair in the mirror before walking into the restaurant.
Lan 進餐廳之前在鏡子前整理了一下頭髮。
fix + your hair
Diego fixed his tie and smoothed down his jacket before the interview.
Diego 在面試前整理好領帶並撫平外套。
fix + clothing item (tie)
After the windy walk, Tanvi fixed her tangled curls with her fingers.
走了一段風大的路後,Tanvi 用手指整理了一下打結的捲髮。
Ava fixed her lipstick in the reflection of the shop window.
Ava 藉著商店櫥窗的倒影整理口紅。
Mert fixed his collar in a hurry before the family photo was taken.
Mert 在拍全家福之前匆忙整理了領口。
- 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
準備
烹調或準備食物飲料
to cook or get food or a drink ready, especially for a meal
Diego fixed a quick sandwich while the kettle boiled for tea.
Diego 在水壺燒開水泡茶的同時準備了一份快手三明治。
fix + a sandwich (cold food, no cooking)
Eli fixed pancakes for the children on Saturday morning.
Eli 在星期六早上為孩子們準備了鬆餅。
fix + [meal] for [someone]
Zuri fixed a pot of coffee before her guests arrived.
Zuri 在客人抵達前準備了一壺咖啡。
Dario fixed dinner for the whole family after a long day at work.
Dario 在漫長的一天工作後為全家人準備了晚餐。
Their grandmother fixed a light snack while they waited for the main course.
他們的祖母在等待主菜的同時準備了一份輕食點心。
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
9. to have a clear intention to act in the immediate future; to be just about to st
打算
正準備要做某事
to have a clear intention to act in the immediate future; to be just about to start doing something
Mert was fixing to leave when the phone rang.
Mert 正打算離開時,電話響了。
be fixing to + verb (leave)
Diego is fixing to start a new job in the city next month.
Diego 打算下個月在城裡開始一份新工作。
be fixing to + verb (start)
Tariro was fixing to say something but changed her mind at the last second.
Tariro 正打算說些什麼,卻在最後一秒改變了主意。
Ava was fixing to go to bed when she heard a noise outside.
Ava 正打算上床睡覺時,聽到外面有聲音。
The delivery driver was fixing to knock when the door swung open.
送貨司機正打算敲門時,門突然打開了。
- 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
10. to punish or take revenge on someone, especially a person who has treated you un
報復
懲罰對自己不公的人
to punish or take revenge on someone, especially a person who has treated you unfairly
Lan was determined to fix the bully who had been teasing her younger brother.
Lan 下定決心要報復那個一直欺負她弟弟的人。
fix + [person who wronged you]
Jessica warned that she would fix anyone who took credit for her work.
Jessica 警告說她會報復任何搶走她功勞的人。
I'll fix + [person] as a threat
Eli muttered under his breath that he would fix the mechanic who overcharged him.
Eli 低聲嘀咕說他會報復那個多收他錢的修車師傅。
The older boys planned to fix the new kid who had been causing trouble.
那些年紀較大的男生打算報復那個一直惹麻煩的新同學。
Mert told his friend, 'Don't worry — I'll fix him for what he did.'
Mert 對朋友說:「別擔心——我會為他做的事報復他。」
- 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
- 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
11. to treat photographic film or paper with a chemical solution so that the develop
定影
用化學藥劑固定照片影像
to treat photographic film or paper with a chemical solution so that the developed image does not fade over time
The photographer fixed the negatives in a chemical bath before hanging them to dry.
攝影師將底片放在化學藥水槽中定影,然後晾乾。
fix + the negatives
Leo learned to fix prints in the darkroom during his photography class.
Leo 在攝影課上學會了在暗房中將相片定影。
fix + prints (paper copies)
After developing the film, Marco fixed the images so they would not fade.
沖洗底片後,Marco 對影像進行定影,使其不會褪色。
The old photograph was properly fixed, so it still looks clear after sixty years.
那張舊照片經過妥善定影,所以六十年後依然清晰。
Tariro watched as the darkroom technician fixed the black-and-white prints with great care.
Tariro 看著暗房技師小心翼翼地將黑白相片定影。
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
固氮
將氣體轉化為植物可利用形式
to transform nitrogen or another gas from the atmosphere into a compound that living organisms can absorb and use
Certain bacteria in the soil can fix nitrogen from the air into the ground.
土壤中的某些細菌能將空氣中的氮固定到土壤中。
fix + nitrogen (from the air)
Clover plants work with bacteria to fix nitrogen, which helps nearby crops grow better.
三葉草與細菌合作固氮,幫助附近的作物長得更好。
Legumes like peas and beans fix nitrogen naturally, reducing the need for chemical fertilisers.
豌豆和蠶豆等豆類能自然固氮,減少對化學肥料的需求。
The researcher studied how soil microbes fix atmospheric nitrogen throughout the growing season.
研究人員研究了土壤微生物在整個生長季節如何固定大氣中的氮。
Farmers often plant cover crops that fix nitrogen to keep the soil healthy between harvests.
農民經常種植能固氮的覆蓋作物,以在收穫期間保持土壤健康。
- 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
結紮
以手術使動物無法生育
to perform a medical operation on an animal that stops it from having babies
Zola had her cat fixed before the spring mating season began.
Zola 在春天交配季節開始前帶她的貓去結紮了。
causative: have + [animal] + fixed
The vet fixed the stray dogs so they would not keep breeding.
獸醫替那些流浪狗結紮,以免牠們不斷繁殖。
fix + [animal] as direct object
Lucas took his male rabbit to be fixed at the local clinic.
Lucas 把他的公兔帶到當地診所做結紮。
Most animal shelters fix every cat and dog before adoption.
大多數動物收容所會在送養前替每隻貓狗結紮。
Gabriela's neighbour fixed all the feral cats on their street.
Gabriela 的鄰居把他們街上所有的野貓都結紮了。
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
14. to put an illegal drug into your body using a needle
注射毒品
使用針頭將違禁藥物注入體內
to put an illegal drug into your body using a needle
A nurse at the clinic found Élise fixing in the public toilets.
診所的一名護士發現 Élise 在公共廁所裡注射毒品。
intransitive: fixing without an object
Tyler's sister admitted she had been fixing heroin for nearly two years.
Tyler 的妹妹承認她注射海洛因已經將近兩年了。
fix + [drug name]: fix heroin
Joaquín tried to hide the fact that he was fixing from his closest friends.
Joaquín 試圖對最親近的朋友隱瞞他在注射毒品的事。
The hostel bans anyone caught fixing drugs in the shared bathrooms.
旅舍禁止任何被發現在共用浴室注射毒品的人入住。
Pim watched a film about people fixing cocaine on the streets of São Paulo.
Pim 看了一部關於人們在聖保羅街頭注射古柯鹼的影片。
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
fixes — 名詞
- fixessingular
- fixesesplural
1. An arrangement in which someone secretly and dishonestly makes sure a particular
舞弊;作假
以不正當手段操控比賽或選舉的結果
An arrangement in which someone secretly and dishonestly makes sure a particular person or team wins a race, competition, or election.
Aarav bet his savings on a fight that turned out to be a fix.
Aarav 把積蓄押在一場拳賽上,結果發現那是舞弊。
Nigel told reporters the election was a fix and called for a new vote.
Nigel 告訴記者這場選舉是作假,並要求重新投票。
collocation: 'be a fix' for describing a rigged contest
The crowd booed when they realised the boxing match was a fix.
觀眾發現拳擊賽是舞弊後,發出了一片噓聲。
Hong refused to take part in the quiz after hearing it was a fix.
Hong 聽說那場問答比賽是作假後,就拒絕參加了。
Nobody was surprised when investigators confirmed the race had been a fix.
調查人員證實那場賽跑是舞弊時,沒有人感到意外。
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 3 (SOLUTION): a fix here involves cheating to control the result, not repairing or solving something.
常見錯誤
2. A difficult or awkward situation that someone is stuck in and cannot easily get
困境
難以擺脫的尷尬或困難處境
A difficult or awkward situation that someone is stuck in and cannot easily get out of.
Anja was in a real fix when her car broke down in the desert.
Anja 的車在沙漠中拋錨,她陷入了真正的困境。
collocation: 'be in a fix' for a difficult situation
Haruto was in a fix after losing his passport the day before his flight.
Haruto 在搭機前一天弄丟了護照,處境非常困難。
Eitan got into a fix by promising two different friends the same concert ticket.
Eitan 把同一張演唱會門票答應給了兩個不同的朋友,讓自己陷入困境。
The company was in a fix when their biggest customer cancelled without warning.
最大的客戶無預警取消訂單,公司頓時陷入了困境。
Oskar helped his sister out of a fix with a loan for the rent.
Oskar 借了一筆房租錢給妹妹,幫她擺脫了困境。
- predicament
more formal; used in writing and serious speech
- jam
equally informal; common in American English
- tight spot
idiomatic; emphasises the pressure of the situation
- pickle
informal and slightly old-fashioned; often light-hearted
用法筆記
Always used with 'a' and typically preceded by 'in', 'into', or 'out of'. Distinguish from sense 3 — being in a fix means you face a problem; finding a fix means you have the answer.
常見錯誤
3. Something that repairs a problem, removes a fault, or puts a broken thing back i
解決方法
修復問題或排除故障的辦法
Something that repairs a problem, removes a fault, or puts a broken thing back in working order.
Sari found a clever fix for the leaking pipe using tape and an old cloth.
Sari 用膠帶和舊布找到了一個巧妙的方法來修理漏水的水管。
The software update included a fix for the bug that crashed people's phones.
軟體更新包含了一個修復手機當機問題的解決方法。
Intan tried a quick fix for the squeaking door, but it didn't last.
Intan 試了一個快速方法來解決門的吱吱聲,但沒撐多久。
Camila needed a permanent fix for the roof, not just another patch job.
Camila 需要一個能長久解決屋頂問題的方法,而不是再一次補丁。
The engineers worked all weekend to come up with a fix for the engine problem.
工程師們整個週末都在努力,想找出引擎問題的解決方法。
- solution
more formal and general; used in academic and professional contexts
- remedy
often used for health problems or social issues
- workaround
a temporary way around a problem rather than a full solution
- patch
used especially in computing for a small corrective update
用法筆記
Often modified by 'quick', 'temporary', or 'permanent' to describe how lasting the solution is. A 'quick fix' implies the solution may not be thorough.
常見錯誤
4. A single dose of an illegal substance, or an amount of anything that someone cra
一劑
一次非法藥物的劑量或令人上癮的東西
A single dose of an illegal substance, or an amount of anything that someone craves intensely and depends on.
Xia entered rehab after admitting that a daily fix had taken over completely.
Xia 承認每天的一劑藥物已完全控制了自己,於是進了康復中心。
collocation: 'a daily fix' for regular craving
The nurse noticed the patient was desperate and kept asking for a fix.
護士發現那名病人非常煩躁,不停地要求給他打一劑。
For the recovering patient, even a morning coffee felt too much like a fix.
對那位正在康復的病人來說,就連一杯早晨的咖啡都像是一劑藥物。
Dara watched her brother sink deeper with each fix, powerless to help.
Dara 眼睜睜看著弟弟隨著每一劑藥物越陷越深,卻無力幫忙。
The paramedic found the man collapsed on the floor, a needle beside his last fix.
救護員發現那名男子癱倒在地,旁邊留著他最後一劑的針頭。
用法筆記
The object of craving is usually an illegal drug, but the word can extend to anything habitually desired, such as coffee, social media, or gambling.
常見錯誤
5. The location of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle determined by radio signals, bearin
定位
透過無線電或觀測確定的船隻或飛機位置
The location of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle determined by radio signals, bearings, or other measurements.
The captain waited for the officer to confirm the ship's fix before changing course.
船長等待通訊員確認船隻的定位後才改變航向。
collocation: 'confirm a fix' in maritime navigation
In heavy fog, the pilot relied on the plane's instruments to get a fix.
濃霧中,飛行員依靠飛機的儀器來獲取定位。
The coastguard used the last known fix to narrow the search area.
海巡隊根據最後已知的定位來縮小搜尋範圍。
Without a reliable fix, the submarine drifted for hours before resurfacing.
沒有可靠的定位,潛艇漂流了好幾個小時才重新浮出水面。
The navigator marked the ship's fix on the chart with a small red dot.
導航員用紅色的小點在海圖上標出了船隻的定位。
- bearing
specifically the direction of an object from the observer, not the full position
- coordinates
more precise; the numerical values of latitude and longitude
- position
broader term; does not imply the calculation process that 'fix' does
用法筆記
Used with 'on': 'get a fix on something'. The subject is typically a vessel, aircraft, or their crew, and the determination is made by instruments rather than guesswork.
6. An accurate measurement of how large, how much, or where something is, gained th
測定
透過觀察或分析得出的精確測量結果
An accurate measurement of how large, how much, or where something is, gained through careful observation or analysis.
The survey team took a fix on the mountain's height using laser instruments.
測量隊用雷射儀器測定了山的高度。
collocation: 'take a fix on' for measuring
Scientists need a precise fix on the star's distance before publishing their findings.
科學家在發表研究結果之前,需要對那顆恆星的距離進行精確測定。
The geologist got a good fix on the depth of the underground water source.
地質學家對地下水源的深度取得了不錯的測定結果。
Engineers could not get a fix on the leak with pipes buried that deep.
管道埋得那麼深,工程師無法測定漏水的位置。
The drone took a fix on the coordinates and flew straight to the target.
無人機測定了座標後,直接飛向目標。
- reading
commonly used for instruments and dials; less formal
- measurement
the most general term; does not imply the same degree of precision
- determination
formal; emphasises the process of finding something out conclusively
用法筆記
Used with 'on': 'get a fix on something' or 'take a fix on something'. More precise than an estimate; implies measurement by instruments or systematic observation. Related to sense 5 but applies beyond navigation to any kind of measurement.