fair
gb/fˈɛɹ/ us/fˈɛɹ/
A2
영어
~ 1400
의미
의미 0개
adjective
A2
property
1
Treating everyone equally
Treating all people the same and not favoring one person over another.
사용 패턴：
[someone] is fair to [someone/something]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'fair' with 'equal', but 'fair' means just and unbiased, which may not always mean exactly the same treatment for everyone.
유의어
just (Often used in formal or moral contexts, especially in legal or ethical discussions.)
반의어
unfair (Direct opposite, meaning not treating people equally or without bias.)
연어
fair treatment
|fair decision
|fair trial
|fair share
주제
ethics
|daily life
|law
|relationships
예문
- The teacher is fair to all her students.
- We expect a fair trial for the accused.
- He made a fair decision based on the facts.
- It's only fair that everyone gets a turn.
학습자용 예문
- My boss is fair to all workers.
- The game was fair for both teams.
- She gave a fair answer to the question.
- It is fair to share the food.
adjective
A2
property
2
Light in skin, hair, or eyes
Having skin, hair, or eyes that are light in color.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may confuse 'fair' meaning 'light-colored' with 'fair' meaning 'just'. Context usually clarifies the meaning.
유의어
blond (Specifically refers to light-colored hair rather than overall light features.)
반의어
dark (Refers to darker skin, hair, or eye color.)
연어
fair skin
|fair hair
|fair complexion
주제
appearance
|body
예문
- She has fair skin that burns easily in the sun.
- He is tall with fair hair and blue eyes.
- Fair-skinned people should use sunscreen regularly.
학습자용 예문
- She has fair hair.
- I have fair skin.
- He is tall with fair eyes.
adjective
B1
property
3
Moderately good quality
Not very good but okay; acceptable.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners might think 'fair' here means 'beautiful' or 'just', but it refers to quality or condition.
유의어
reasonable (Implies satisfactory or acceptable given the situation.)
반의어
poor (Indicates low or unsatisfactory quality.)
연어
fair chance
|fair condition
|fair amount
주제
evaluation
|core_vocabulary
예문
- The weather today is fair, not too hot or cold.
- He has a fair chance of winning the race.
- The hotel was in fair condition, but needed some repairs.
학습자용 예문
- The food was fair.
- Today the weather is fair.
- He has a fair chance to win.
명사
A2
event
4
Public event with games and stalls
An outdoor event with games, rides, and food for people to enjoy.
자주 하는 실수：
Some learners confuse this with 'market', but a 'fair' usually includes entertainment as well as selling goods.
유의어
carnival (Often used for a traveling show with rides and games, but can also mean a festival.)
연어
county fair
|school fair
|trade fair
주제
entertainment
|events
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
예문
- We went to the county fair last weekend.
- The school is holding a summer fair to raise money.
- They enjoyed the rides at the local fair.
학습자용 예문
- We went to the fair.
- The school will have a fair.
- The fair has many games.
adjective
A2
property
5
Clear and sunny weather
Sunny and without rain or clouds.
유의어
clear (Emphasizes absence of clouds or precipitation.)
반의어
stormy (Describes weather with storms and bad conditions.)
연어
fair weather
주제
weather
예문
- The forecast says we can expect fair weather tomorrow.
- It was a fair day for a picnic.
- They set sail under fair skies.
학습자용 예문
- The weather is fair today.
- We have fair weather now.
- It is a fair day for walking.
문법
기본형
fair
IPA
GB/fˈɛɹ/
US/fˈɛɹ/
음절 및 강세
fair （1음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (fair)
활용형
Adjective
- Base: fair
- Comparative: fairer
- Superlative: fairest
Noun
- Base: fair
- Plural: fairs
관련 단어
표현
a fair shake
1/ə fˈɛɹ ʃˈeɪk/
idiom
informal
Equal opportunity to succeed
A chance to do something that is the same as what others get.
예문
- Everyone deserves a fair shake in life.
- He didn’t get a fair shake in the competition.
by fair means or foul
1/bˈaɪ fˈɛɹ mˈinz ˈɔɹ fˈaʊl/
idiom
Using any method to succeed
Doing something by using either honest ways or dishonest ways.
예문
- They were determined to win, by fair means or foul.
- He got the promotion by fair means or foul.
fair and square
1/fˈɛɹ ˈænd skwˈɛɹ/
idiom
Done honestly without cheating or lying
Done in an honest way, following all rules.
예문
- He won the game fair and square.
- They beat us fair and square—no excuses.
fair and square
2/fˈɛɹ ˈænd skwˈɛɹ/
idiom
Achieved honestly without cheating
Winning or succeeding in an honest way without cheating.
예문
- She won the game fair and square.
- They beat us fair and square.
fair enough
1/fˈɛɹ ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
That’s reasonable or acceptable
Used to say that you accept or understand what someone says.
예문
- "I can’t come tonight." "Fair enough, maybe another time."
- "We’ll need to start early." "Fair enough."
fair enough
2/fˈɛɹ ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
Accepting something as reasonable
Used to say you accept what someone says, even if you do not completely agree.
예문
- "I can only pay you tomorrow." "Fair enough."
- "We’ll have to cancel the trip." "Fair enough, the weather is bad."