fair
gb/fˈɛɹ/ us/fˈɛɹ/
A2
Engleză
~ 1400
igazságos, pártatlan, világos bőrű, szőke, elfogadható, tűrhető, vásár, búcsú, derült, napos
A2
1
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] is fair to [someone/something]
The teacher is fair to all her students.
A tanárnő minden diákjával igazságos.
We expect a fair trial for the accused.
A vádlottnak igazságos tárgyalást várunk.
He made a fair decision based on the facts.
It's only fair that everyone gets a turn.
Exemple pentru cursanți
My boss is fair to all workers.
A főnököm minden dolgozóval igazságos.
The game was fair for both teams.
A játék mindkét csapat számára igazságos volt.
She gave a fair answer to the question.
It is fair to share the food.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fair' with 'equal', but 'fair' means just and unbiased, which may not always mean exactly the same treatment for everyone.
Sens
Treating everyone equally
Colocații
fair treatment
|fair decision
|fair trial
|fair share
Sinonime
just (Often used in formal or moral contexts, especially in legal or ethical discussions.)
Antonime
unfair (Direct opposite, meaning not treating people equally or without bias.)
Teme
ethics
|daily life
|law
|relationships
Definiție
Treating all people the same and not favoring one person over another.
Marked by impartiality and honesty; free from self-interest, prejudice, or favoritism.
A2
2
világos bőrű
B1
szőke
A2
She has fair skin that burns easily in the sun.
Világos bőre van, ami könnyen leég a napon.
He is tall with fair hair and blue eyes.
Magas, szőke hajú és kék szemű.
Fair-skinned people should use sunscreen regularly.
Exemple pentru cursanți
She has fair hair.
Szőke haja van.
I have fair skin.
Világos bőrű vagyok.
He is tall with fair eyes.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse 'fair' meaning 'light-colored' with 'fair' meaning 'just'. Context usually clarifies the meaning.
Sens
Light in skin, hair, or eyes
Colocații
fair skin
|fair hair
|fair complexion
Sinonime
blond (Specifically refers to light-colored hair rather than overall light features.)
Antonime
dark (Refers to darker skin, hair, or eye color.)
Teme
appearance
|body
Definiție
Having skin, hair, or eyes that are light in color.
Having a light complexion, light-colored hair, or light-colored eyes.
B1
3
elfogadható
B1
tűrhető
B2
The weather today is fair, not too hot or cold.
Ma elfogadható az idő, se nem túl meleg, se nem túl hideg.
He has a fair chance of winning the race.
Elég jó esélye van megnyerni a versenyt.
The hotel was in fair condition, but needed some repairs.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The food was fair.
Az étel elfogadható volt.
Today the weather is fair.
Ma elfogadható az idő.
He has a fair chance to win.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners might think 'fair' here means 'beautiful' or 'just', but it refers to quality or condition.
Sens
Moderately good quality
Colocații
fair chance
|fair condition
|fair amount
Sinonime
reasonable (Implies satisfactory or acceptable given the situation.)
Antonime
poor (Indicates low or unsatisfactory quality.)
Teme
evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Not very good but okay; acceptable.
Of average or acceptable quality; not very good but not bad.
SUBSTANTIV
A2
4
We went to the county fair last weekend.
Múlt hétvégén elmentünk a megyei vásárba.
The school is holding a summer fair to raise money.
Az iskola nyári vásárt rendez, hogy pénzt gyűjtsön.
They enjoyed the rides at the local fair.
Exemple pentru cursanți
We went to the fair.
Elmentünk a vásárba.
The school will have a fair.
Az iskola vásárt fog tartani.
The fair has many games.
Greșeală frecventă:
Some learners confuse this with 'market', but a 'fair' usually includes entertainment as well as selling goods.
Sens
Public event with games and stalls
Colocații
county fair
|school fair
|trade fair
Sinonime
carnival (Often used for a traveling show with rides and games, but can also mean a festival.)
Teme
entertainment
|events
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Definiție
An outdoor event with games, rides, and food for people to enjoy.
A public gathering with rides, games, food stalls, and entertainment, often held outdoors.
A2
5
The forecast says we can expect fair weather tomorrow.
Az előrejelzés szerint holnap derült idő várható.
It was a fair day for a picnic.
Derült nap volt a piknikezéshez.
They set sail under fair skies.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The weather is fair today.
Ma derült az idő.
We have fair weather now.
Most derült időnk van.
It is a fair day for walking.
Sens
Clear and sunny weather
Colocații
fair weather
Sinonime
clear (Emphasizes absence of clouds or precipitation.)
Antonime
stormy (Describes weather with storms and bad conditions.)
Teme
weather
Definiție
Sunny and without rain or clouds.
(Of weather) bright and clear, without rain or clouds.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
fair
IPA
GB/fˈɛɹ/
US/fˈɛɹ/
Silabe și accent
fair (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (fair)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: fair
- Comparative: fairer
- Superlative: fairest
Noun
- Base: fair
- Plural: fairs
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- "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.
Exemple
- "I can only pay you tomorrow." "Fair enough."
- "We’ll have to cancel the trip." "Fair enough, the weather is bad."