fair
noun
Definitions of fair noun
- Countable(可数名词)
A large public event where goods are bought and sold, often from specially arranged tables, and where entertainment is usually provided.
展销会；市集
I purchased a handcrafted wooden bowl at the local artisan fair.
我在当地的手工艺品集市购买了一个手工木碗。
A vibrant fair will be held in town this weekend.
本周末城镇将举办一场热闹的集市。
You can discover many unique gifts at the fair.
你可以在集市上发现许多独特的礼物。
- B1Countable(可数名词)
An outdoor event featuring large amusement rides and games where you can win prizes.
游乐场
The children had a blast at the fair.
孩子们在游乐场玩得很开心。
There are various thrilling rides at the fair.
游乐场里有各种刺激的游乐设施。
We won some prizes playing games at the fair.
我们在游乐场玩游戏赢得了一些奖品。
- C1Countable(可数名词)
A large exhibition where people in a specific industry meet to sell and promote their products.
贸易展览会
This year's technology fair will be held next month.
今年的科技展览会将于下个月举行。
Many companies showcase their new products at the trade fair.
许多公司在贸易展览会上展示他们的新产品。
Our company made some new business contacts at the fair.
我们公司在展览会上结识了一些新的业务伙伴。
- Countable(可数名词)
A public event in a rural area where farm animals and agricultural products are sold.
农村市集
You can see a variety of livestock at the rural fair.
你可以在乡村集市上看到各种牲畜。
Local farmers display their freshest produce at the fair.
当地农民在集市上展示他们最新鲜的农产品。
Attending the rural fair is a great way to experience country life.
参加乡村集市是体验乡村生活的好方法。
- Countable(可数名词)
A public event, often outdoors, where people can participate in competitions, buy small items and food, often organized to raise money for a particular cause.
园游会；市集
The purpose of the school fair is to raise funds for upgrading the school's facilities.
学校游园会的目的是为了筹集资金升级学校设施。
There are many fun games and activities at the fair.
游园会上有许多有趣的游戏和活动。
We bought some delicious homemade cakes at the fair.
我们在游园会上买了一些美味的自制蛋糕。
adjective
Definitions of fair adjective
justice(公正)
- B1
Treating someone in a manner that is just and reasonable, or treating a group of people equally without personal bias.
公平；公正；合理
We all want to be treated fairly.
我们都希望被公平对待。
The judge's decision must be fair.
法官的判决必须公平。
Both sides must be fair during the negotiation.
双方在谈判中必须公平。
- B1
Something that is reasonable and matches what is expected or deserved.
某事物是合理的，且符合期望或应得的。
I believe that's a fair price.
我相信那是个合理的价格。
They received fair compensation for their work.
他们的工作得到了合理的补偿。
We reached a fair agreement.
我们达成了公平的协议。
A game or competition that is done according to the rules.
比赛按照规则进行。
It was a fair game where both sides showed their strength.
这是一场公平的比赛，双方都展现了实力。
The match must be conducted fairly, without any cheating.
比赛必须公平进行，不能有任何作弊行为。
We hope the referee will make a fair decision.
我们希望裁判能做出公正的决定。
color(颜色)
- A2
(Of skin) pale, or (of hair) pale yellow or gold.
（皮肤）白皙的，或（头发）淡黄色或金色的
She has a beautiful head of fair hair.
她有一头漂亮的金发。
Her skin is very fair and prone to sunburn.
她的皮肤非常白皙，容易晒伤。
He has fair hair and blue eyes.
他有金色的头发和蓝色的眼睛。
size(大小)
- C2Before noun(前置形容词)
Quite large.
相当大的
They own a fair sized house.
他们拥有一栋相当大的房子。
We received a fair amount of orders this weekend.
这个周末我们收到了相当多的订单。
The company has a fair number of employees.
公司有相当多的员工。
quality(品质)
- C2After verb(动后形容词)
Neither very good nor very bad.
不好也不坏的，一般的
My English is fair.
我的英文一般。
His performance in this sport was only fair.
他在这项运动中的表现只能算一般。
The quality of the food at this restaurant is fair.
这家餐厅的食物质量一般。
- Before noun(前置形容词)
(Of an idea, guess, or chance) good, but not excellent.
（想法、猜测或机会）不错的，但不优秀的。
I have a fair idea to solve this problem.
我有一个不错的想法来解决这个问题。
He has a fair chance of succeeding.
他有不错的成功机会。
I think my guess is fair.
我觉得我的猜测还不错。
weather(天气)
(Of weather) pleasant and dry.
（天气）晴朗干燥的
The weather is expected to be fair tomorrow.
预计明天天气晴朗。
The fair weather today makes it perfect for a walk.
今天晴朗的天气非常适合散步。
We decided to go for a picnic in the fair weather.
我们决定在晴朗的天气中去野餐。
beauty(美丽)
- old use(古语)
(Of a woman) beautiful.
（女子）美丽的
She was a fair princess.
她是一位美丽的公主。
She was described as a fair maiden in the story.
她在故事中被描述为一位美丽的少女。
He fell in love with that fair woman.
他爱上了那位美丽的女子。
Phrases of fair adjective
- it's fair to say
used to suggest that something is likely true or accurate
可以说 … 是恰当的
• It’s fair to say that the company has experienced significant growth over the past few years.
可以说，公司在过去几年经历了显著的成长。
- fair enough
Used to acknowledge that you understand or accept someone's actions or statements, often implying that you agree with their reasoning or find it reasonable.
说得对；有道理
• "I'm just annoyed with him because he's behaved so badly." "Fair enough."
「我只是因为他行为太差而对他感到生气。」「说得也是。」
- it's only fair
This phrase indicates that a particular action or treatment is just, reasonable, and deserved, given the circumstances.
合情合理；应该的
• I believe it's only fair to inform you that there have been over 300 applicants for this position.
我认为告知你这个职位已经有超过300名申请者才是公平的。
- fair and square
In a manner that is honest, legitimate, and without any ambiguity or doubt.
光明正大
• They won the game fair and square through their own merits.
他们靠自己的实力光明正大地赢得了比赛。
- to be fair
considering all relevant factors to make an impartial judgment.
平心而论
• His presentation wasn't well-prepared this time, but to be fair, he had limited resources.
他的简报这次准备得不够充分，但公平地说，他的资源有限。
- fair's fair
This phrase is used to indicate that someone should behave reasonably or treat others the same way they are treated.
公平交易；应该公平待人
• Okay, it's my turn now. Fair's fair.
好吧，现在轮到我了。公平就是公平。
- a fair hearing
An opportunity to express one's views or explain a situation without undue influence or bias from others.
允许充分说明的机会
• He felt that he did not receive a fair hearing in court.
他觉得自己在法庭上没有得到公平的听证。
Idioms
- All's fair in love and war
This idiom suggests that in the contexts of romantic pursuits and warfare, normal ethical standards may be disregarded.
在爱情和战争中，为了达到目的可以不择手段。
• He resorted to cheating to win the competition, after all, all's fair in love and war.
他为了赢得比赛而作弊，毕竟在爱情和战争中，所有手段都是合理的。
- fair to middling
Describes something that is neither very good nor very bad; average or acceptable.
马马虎虎
• How was the food at the restaurant? Well, it was fair to middling.
餐厅的食物怎么样？嗯，普普通通。
- it's a fair cop
An informal expression used to acknowledge being caught doing something wrong and admitting fault.
（非正式）我认了，抓得好
• When the police caught him shoplifting, he shrugged and said, "Okay, it's a fair cop."
当警察抓到他偷东西时，他耸耸肩说：「好吧，被抓到了。」
- with your own fair hand(s)
Used to emphasize that something was made or done by oneself, personally.
亲手制作
• This wooden toy was made with my own fair hands.
这个木制玩具是我亲手制作的。
- by fair means or foul
Using any method possible, whether honest or dishonest, to achieve a desired goal.
不择手段
• He is determined to succeed and will climb to the top by fair means or foul.
他决心要成功，无论用什么手段都要爬到顶端。
- all's fair in love and war
This idiom suggests that in the contexts of romantic relationships and warfare, normal ethical or moral rules of conduct do not apply, and any actions are permissible to achieve one's goals.
在爱情和战争中，为了达到目的可以不择手段。
• They were using every possible tactic to win the client, but as they say, all's fair in love and war.
他们用尽一切可能的策略来赢得客户，但正如他们所说，在爱情和战争中，为了达到目的可以不择手段。
- a fair crack of the whip
An equal and just opportunity to do or achieve something.
公平的机会
• Every applicant should get a fair crack of the whip to demonstrate their skills.
每位申请者都应该获得公平的机会来展示他们的技能。
Phrasal Verbs of fair
- fair something out
to create the final, corrected version of a written document
製成清稿
• Before submitting the report, I need to fair out all the data.
在提交报告之前，我需要完成所有数据的最后清稿。