fix
gb/fˈɪks/ us/fˈɪks/
A2
Английский
~ 1800
Значения
0 значений
Глагол
A2
action
1
Repair something damaged
To make something that is broken or not working good again.
Модель употребления:
to fix [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fix' with 'set' or 'put', but 'fix' means to repair or make something work again.
Синонимы
repair (More formal and technical; often used for mechanical or professional contexts.)
Антонимы
break (Means to damage or destroy something so it no longer works.)
Коллокации
fix a car
|fix a problem
|fix a leak
|fix the roof
|fix the computer
Темы
daily life
|technology
|home
|daily_life
|work
Примеры
- I need to fix my phone because the screen is cracked.
- The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.
- She fixed her bike after the chain came off.
- They fixed the broken fence before winter.
- We finally fixed the software bug that was causing errors.
Примеры для изучающих
- I will fix my chair.
- He fixed his toy.
- She fixed the door.
- We fix the car every year.
- The man fixed the light.
Глагол
B1
action
2
Fasten securely in place
To make something stay in one place by holding or attaching it strongly.
Модель употребления:
to fix [something] to [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this with 'repair'; here it means 'attach firmly', not 'make work again'.
Синонимы
secure (Slightly more formal; emphasizes safety and stability.)
Антонимы
loosen (Means to make something less tight or not firmly attached.)
Коллокации
fix a poster to the wall
|fix the shelves
|fix a handle to a door
Темы
daily life
|construction
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- He fixed the picture to the wall with nails.
- The workers fixed the sign to the pole.
- Please fix your seatbelt before we start driving.
Примеры для изучающих
- I fix the paper to the board.
- She fixed her name tag to her shirt.
- We fixed the shelf to the wall.
Глагол
B1
action
3
Set or decide firmly
To choose and set a time, date, or place for something.
Модель употребления:
to fix [a time/date/place] for [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners might confuse this with 'repair'; here it means 'set something definite'.
Синонимы
schedule (Common in American English; focuses on planning and organizing.)
Антонимы
cancel (Means to call off an arranged event.)
Коллокации
fix a meeting
|fix a date
|fix an appointment
Темы
business
|daily life
|time
Примеры
- Let's fix a date for our next meeting.
- They fixed the wedding for June 15th.
- We need to fix a time for the interview.
Примеры для изучающих
- We fixed a day to meet.
- She fixed a time for lunch.
- They fixed the party for Friday.
Существительное
informal
B2
entity
4
Difficult situation needing solution
A problem you must solve quickly.
Синонимы
jam (Informal; emphasizes being stuck or unable to move forward.)
Антонимы
solution (The resolution or answer to a problem.)
Коллокации
in a fix
|get into a fix
Темы
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- I'm in a bit of a fix because I lost my passport.
- She got into a real fix when she missed her train.
- This is quite a fix—we have no money left.
Примеры для изучающих
- I am in a fix now.
- He is in a bad fix.
- She was in a fix with no help.
Глагол
informal
B1
action
5
Prepare food or drink quickly
To make food or drink fast for someone.
Модель употребления:
to fix [someone] [something]
Синонимы
make (Very general; not limited to quick preparation.)
Коллокации
fix breakfast
|fix a sandwich
Темы
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Примеры
- I'll fix you some coffee while you wait.
- She fixed herself a quick snack before leaving.
- Can you fix us some lunch?
Примеры для изучающих
- I will fix dinner now.
- She fixed me tea.
- He fixed a sandwich for lunch.
Глагол
informal
B2
action
6
Arrange outcome dishonestly
To change the result of something like a game so it is not fair.
Модель употребления:
to fix [a game/election/result]
Синонимы
rig (Informal; similar meaning, especially for competitions or votes.)
Антонимы
play fair (Means to compete honestly without cheating.)
Коллокации
fix a match
|fix an election
Темы
crime
|sports
|law
|politics
Примеры
- They tried to fix the match by bribing the referee.
- The election was fixed to keep him in power.
- Investigators found evidence that the contest had been fixed.
Примеры для изучающих
- He fixed the game and won.
- They fixed the match for money.
- The man fixed the election.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
fix
IPA
GB/fˈɪks/
US/fˈɪks/
Слоги и ударение
fix (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (fix)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: fix
- Plural: fixes
Verb
- Base: fix
- 3rd Person Singular: fixes
- Present Participle: fixing
- Past: fixed
Родственные слова
Forms
fixes
noun
fixing
verb
fixed
verb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unfixable
adjective
Advanced or less common
fixation
noun
fixate
verb
Выражения
fix on/upon something
1/fˈɪks ənəpən sˈʌmθɪŋ/
phrasal verb
Decide on one choice after options considered
To choose one thing after thinking about different choices.
Примеры
- They finally fixed on the blue design for their logo.
- We've fixed upon July 10th for the meeting.
fix up
1/fˈɪks ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
Improve something or arrange meeting
To make something look better by repairing or decorating it, or to arrange for two people to meet each other socially or romantically.
Примеры
- They bought an old house and spent months fixing it up.
- I can fix you up with my friend if you like.
get your fix of something
1/ɡˈɛt jˈʊɹ fˈɪks əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom
informal
Satisfy regular desire or need for something
To get something you want or need regularly, often because you like it a lot or depend on it.
Примеры
- He gets his daily fix of news online every morning.
- She needs to get her fix of chocolate after dinner.
in a fix
1/ˈɪn ə fˈɪks/
idiom
informal
In trouble or difficulty
In a problem that is hard to solve quickly.
Примеры
- I'm really in a fix—I locked my keys in the car!
- She found herself in a fix after missing her flight.