| 单词 | fixed |
| 释义 | fixed (once / 74 pages) adj Something fixed is rigidly set or placed. A fixed point does not move, as in this quote: “She was his North Star, the fixed point round which his world turned” (from David Gemmell’s Fall of Kings). Anything described as fixed is unchangeable. A fixed rent can’t be raised by the landlord because it’s legally set at a certain amount. That’s handy if you have a fixed income –- one that stays the same every month no matter what. A fixed piece of wood is nailed to the wall. Fixed things are stable and constant. A fixed stare doesn’t look away. Fixed also means “mended” like if you fixed a broken chair before anyone sat. WORD FAMILYfixed: fixedly, fixedness, fixity, unfixed+/fix: fixative, fixed, fixer, fixes, fixing, fixture/fixer: fixers/fixing: fixings/fixity: fixities/fixture: fixtures USAGE EXAMPLESWith a permanent smile fixed on her face, she runs to the altar and settles into a life of suburban contentment. Salon(Jan 02, 2017) The victim, James Dorsey Jr., 37, of no fixed address, died at an area hospital. Washington Post(Jan 01, 2017) The act defines homeless children and youths as “individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence.” Washington Times(Dec 31, 2016) 1adj fixed and unmoving with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare Syn rigid, set nonmoving, unmoving not in motion 2adj securely placed or fastened or set a fixed piece of wood a fixed resistor Syn|Ant fast, firm, immobile securely fixed in place geostationaryof or having a geosynchronous orbit such that the position in such an orbit is fixed with respect to the earth geosynchronousof or having an orbit with a fixed period of 24 hours (although the position in the orbit may not be fixed with respect to the earth) leaded(of panes of glass) fixed in place by means of thin strips of lead stationarynot capable of being moved tapedsecured or held in place by tape unadjustablenot adjustable securenot likely to fail or give way unfixed not firmly placed or set or fastened detached, freenot fixed in position floating(of a part of the body) not firmly connected; movable or out of normal position unfirm, unsteadynot firmly or solidly positioned insecurenot firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way 3adj (of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value Syn determinate precisely determined or limited or defined; especially fixed by rule or by a specific and constant cause 4adj incapable of being changed or moved or undone; e.g. "frozen prices" living on fixed incomes Syn frozen unchangeable not changeable or subject to change |
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