| 词汇 | fixing |
| 释义 | fixing noun uk /ˈfɪk.sɪŋ/ us /ˈfɪk.sɪŋ/ fixingnoun (FASTENING)[ U ]mainly UK the act of fastening something in position so it cannot move: The units have screw-holes for permanent fixing of the shelves. The fixing of bricks in place to provide a strong wall is called bricklaying. [ C ]UK a part or object used to fasten something in position so it cannot move: The toilet will have to be unscrewed from the floor and the wall fixings will have to be loosened. You will have to use a fixing of some sort — a nail or a screw. Work on the building is nearly finished; we are just awaiting the fixing of lights. The kit provides all the fixing brackets, housings, and screws that you need. Use a masonry drill to drill into the wall, insert the fixing and screw it in tight. The bundles of twigs were wired in place, using thick decorative rope to conceal the fixing. Fastening and tying be locked togetheridiom belay bind board something up bound bowline clamp gag half hitch harness hobble hogtie knotted stake strap strap someone in strap something up strop tack tape something up You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Building materials Physical supports and supporting fixingnoun (DISHONEST)[ U ] dishonest activity to make certain that a competition, race, or election is won by a particular person: 作弊 Seven jockeys were arrested and charged with race fixing.七名赛马骑师被捕并被指控在比赛中作弊。 After several days of questioning, he admitted to match fixing.经过几天的审问，他供认操纵了比赛。 See also price fixing Cheating & tricking anti-fraud bad faith bamboozle bilk blackmail deceive diddle feint flannel game-fixing grift grifter gull gyp have an eye to/for the main chanceidiom prankster pretext pretextual pull pull a fast oneidiom fixingnoun (FOOD)fixings[ plural ]US the foods such as vegetables, sauces, or salads that are served with a main dish: Making fried chicken at home with all the fixings is fun. The Thanksgiving dinner included all the usual fixings, plus some family favorites such as kimchi. He piled all his favorite fixings onto his hamburger. the ingredients(= foods) needed to make a dish: I bought the fixings for beef stew to cook tomorrow. Students like the freedom of choosing their own sandwich fixings. She had gone out to buy nacho fixings: chips, salsa and cheese. Barbecue and fixings were dished up to customers in Styrofoam boxes. She had a hearty breakfast made up of all her favorite fixings. All the fixings for drinks are set up on a table in the room where cocktails are served. Meals & parts of meals accompaniment afternoon tea afters amuse-bouche antipasto elevenses English breakfast feast feeding finger buffet plate meal ploughman's lunch postprandial pot luck power breakfast tea tea party teatime tiffin TV dinner You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Preparing food fixing | Business Englishfixing noun[ C or U ] uk /ˈfɪksɪŋ/us FINANCE the process of setting the price of something, especially gold, according to supply and demand: At the start of each fixing, the chairman of the gold fixing board announces an opening price to the other four members. -fixing suffix dishonest activity to make certain that a competition, race, or election is won by a particular person, organization, etc.: game-fixing/grade-fixing/match-fixingThe board will continue its investigation with a view to determining whether evidence exists in relation to betting and match-fixing which might justify disciplinary action. See also price-fixing |
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