The Open Dictionary

fair

名词

UK/feəʳ/
US/fer/

定义 fair 名词

  1. Countable

    A large public event where goods are bought and sold, often from specially arranged tables, and where entertainment is usually provided.

    • I purchased a handcrafted wooden bowl at the local artisan fair.

    • A vibrant fair will be held in town this weekend.

    • You can discover many unique gifts at the fair.

  2. B1Countable

    An outdoor event featuring large amusement rides and games where you can win prizes.

    • The children had a blast at the fair.

    • There are various thrilling rides at the fair.

    • We won some prizes playing games at the fair.

  3. C1Countable

    A large exhibition where people in a specific industry meet to sell and promote their products.

    • This year's technology fair will be held next month.

    • Many companies showcase their new products at the trade fair.

    • Our company made some new business contacts at the fair.

  4. Countable

    A public event in a rural area where farm animals and agricultural products are sold.

    • You can see a variety of livestock at the rural fair.

    • Local farmers display their freshest produce at the fair.

    • Attending the rural fair is a great way to experience country life.

  5. Countable

    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.

    • The purpose of the school fair is to raise funds for upgrading the school's facilities.

    • There are many fun games and activities at the fair.

    • We bought some delicious homemade cakes at the fair.

形容词

UK/feəʳ/
US/fer/

定义 fair 形容词

justice

  1. B1

    Treating someone in a manner that is just and reasonable, or treating a group of people equally without personal bias.

    • We all want to be treated fairly.

    • The judge's decision must be fair.

    • Both sides must be fair during the negotiation.

  2. B1

    Something that is reasonable and matches what is expected or deserved.

    • I believe that's a fair price.

    • They received fair compensation for their work.

    • We reached a fair agreement.

  3. A game or competition that is done according to the rules.

    • It was a fair game where both sides showed their strength.

    • The match must be conducted fairly, without any cheating.

    • We hope the referee will make a fair decision.

color

  1. A2

    (Of skin) pale, or (of hair) pale yellow or gold.

    • She has a beautiful head of fair hair.

    • Her skin is very fair and prone to sunburn.

    • He has fair hair and blue eyes.

size

  1. C2Before noun

    Quite large.

    • They own a fair sized house.

    • We received a fair amount of orders this weekend.

    • The company has a fair number of employees.

quality

  1. C2After verb

    Neither very good nor very bad.

    • My English is fair.

    • His performance in this sport was only fair.

    • The quality of the food at this restaurant is fair.

  2. Before noun

    (Of an idea, guess, or chance) good, but not excellent.

    • I have a fair idea to solve this problem.

    • He has a fair chance of succeeding.

    • I think my guess is fair.

weather

  1. (Of weather) pleasant and dry.

    • The weather is expected to be fair tomorrow.

    • The fair weather today makes it perfect for a walk.

    • We decided to go for a picnic in the fair weather.

beauty

  1. old use

    (Of a woman) beautiful.

    • She was a fair princess.

    • She was described as a fair maiden in the story.

    • He fell in love with that fair woman.

片语 fair 形容词

  • it's fair to say

    used to suggest that something is likely true or accurate

    • It’s fair to say that the company has experienced significant growth over the past few years.

  • 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.

    • "I'm just annoyed with him because he's behaved so badly." "Fair enough."

  • it's only fair

    This phrase indicates that a particular action or treatment is just, reasonable, and deserved, given the circumstances.

    • I believe it's only fair to inform you that there have been over 300 applicants for this position.

  • fair and square

    In a manner that is honest, legitimate, and without any ambiguity or doubt.

    • They won the game fair and square through their own merits.

  • to be fair

    considering all relevant factors to make an impartial judgment.

    • His presentation wasn't well-prepared this time, but to be fair, he had limited resources.

  • fair's fair

    This phrase is used to indicate that someone should behave reasonably or treat others the same way they are treated.

    • Okay, it's my turn now. Fair's fair.

  • a fair hearing

    An opportunity to express one's views or explain a situation without undue influence or bias from others.

    • He felt that he did not receive a fair hearing in court.

成语

  • 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.

    • He resorted to cheating to win the competition, after all, all's fair in love and war.

  • fair to middling

    Describes something that is neither very good nor very bad; average or acceptable.

    • How was the food at the restaurant? Well, it was fair to middling.

  • it's a fair cop

    An informal expression used to acknowledge being caught doing something wrong and admitting fault.

    • When the police caught him shoplifting, he shrugged and said, "Okay, it's a fair cop."

  • with your own fair hand(s)

    Used to emphasize that something was made or done by oneself, personally.

    • This wooden toy was made with my own fair hands.

  • by fair means or foul

    Using any method possible, whether honest or dishonest, to achieve a desired goal.

    • He is determined to succeed and will climb to the top by fair means or foul.

  • 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.

    • They were using every possible tactic to win the client, but as they say, all's fair in love and war.

  • a fair crack of the whip

    An equal and just opportunity to do or achieve something.

    • Every applicant should get a fair crack of the whip to demonstrate their skills.

片语动词 fair

  • fair something out

    to create the final, corrected version of a written document

    • Before submitting the report, I need to fair out all the data.