1. BEING RIGHT OR GOING IN THE RIGHT PLACE 所处或放进位置合适
2. HEALTHY 健康的
3. UNCONTROLLABLE MOVEMENTS OR EMOTIONS 无法控制的行动或情感
Part-1
In American English the form fit is used in the present tense and sometimes also as the past tense and past participle of the verb. 美国英语中fit用作现在时,有时也用作过去式和过去分词。
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[VERB 动词](大小和形状)适合;合身 If something fits, it is the right size and shape to go onto a person's body or onto a particular object.
[V n]
[V prep/adv]
The sash, kimono, and other garments were made to fit a child...
腰带、和服和其他衣服都是儿童款的。
She has to go to the men's department to find trousers that fit at the waist...
她得去男装部找一条腰围合适的裤子。
Line a tin with lightly-greased greaseproof paper, making sure the corners fit well.
把稍稍上油的防油纸衬在罐子内部,确保各角都铺平整。
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[N-SING 单数名词]适合;合身 If something is a good fit, it fits well.
[adj N]
Eventually he was happy that the sills and doors were a reasonably good fit.
门槛和门扇算是贴合良好,他终于开心了。
Usage Note :
You do not use the verb fit to say that something looks attractive on a person or in a place. The verb you need is suit. It is really feminine and pretty and it certainly suits you. You use the verb fit to say that clothes are the right size for you. The size 12 gown was gorgeous and fitted perfectly... The gloves didn't fit. You cannot usually say that one colour, pattern, or object suits another. The verb you need is match. She wears a straw hat with a yellow ribbon to match her yellow cheesecloth dress... His clothes don't quite match.
某物穿在某人身上或放在某处好看,不能用 fit 表示,而应用 suit。例如,It is really feminine and pretty and it certainly suits you(这件衣服很有女人味,又很漂亮,你穿着肯定好看)。动词 fit 则表示衣服尺码合适。例如,The size 12 gown was gorgeous and fitted perfectly(这件 12 码的礼服非常漂亮,而且大小正合适),The gloves didn't fit(手套大小不合适)。suit 通常不能用来表示色彩、图案或物件互相匹配,应用动词 match。例如,She wears a straw hat with a yellow ribbon to match her yellow cheesecloth dress (她戴着一顶系有黄丝带的草帽,和她那件黄色薄棉纱连衣裙正好搭配), His clothes don't quite match (他的衣服不太搭)。
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[VERB 动词]试穿(看何处需要改动) If you are fitted for a particular piece of clothing, you try it on so that the person who is making it can see where it needs to be altered.
[be V-ed for n]
[usu passive]
She was being fitted for her wedding dress.
她正在试穿婚纱。
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[VERB 动词]适合放置(于);为放置(于…)而设计 If something fits somewhere, it can be put there or is designed to be put there.
[V prep/adv]
...a pocket computer which is small enough to fit into your pocket...
小得能够放进衣袋里的袖珍电脑
He folded his long legs to fit under the table...
他把两条长腿蜷起来伸进桌下。
The crowd was too large to fit inside the hall.
人太多了,大厅里容不下。
...filters are available that fit over the lens of suitable cameras.
现有可以安在合适相机镜头上的滤镜。
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[VERB 动词]将…放(进) If you fit something into a particular space or place, you put it there.
[V n prep/adv]
She fitted her key in the lock...
她把钥匙插进锁孔。
Who could cut the millions of stone blocks and fit them together?...
谁能切割出这数百万块的石块,再把它们堆叠起来呢?
When the crown has been made you go back and the dentist will fit it into place.
人造牙冠做好后再去,牙医会把它安上。
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[VERB 动词]小心固定;稳固放置 If you fit something somewhere, you attach it there, or put it there carefully and securely.
[V n]
[V n prep]
Fit hinge bolts to give extra support to the door lock...
安上铰链插销,让门锁更牢靠。
Peter had built the overhead ladders, and the next day he fitted them to the wall...
彼得已经搭好了攀爬横梯,第二天便把它们安在了墙上。
Home spas or mini whirlpools massage and relax, and can be fitted into the bath.
家庭热水澡桶或是小型涡流浴缸能够按摩并放松身体,可以安装在浴室中。
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[VERB 动词]与…相配;与…相协调;符合 If something fits something else or fits into it, it goes together well with that thing or is able to be part of it.
[V n]
[V in/into n]
[V]
Her daughter doesn't fit the current feminine ideal...
她女儿并不符合当今的完美女性标准。
Fostering is a full-time job and you should carefully consider how it will fit into your career...
抚养孩子是全天候的事,应该仔细考虑如何将它与事业协调起来。
There's something about the way he talks of her that doesn't fit.
他谈论她的样子有点不对劲。
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[VERB 动词]适合;符合;与…相称 You can say that something fits a particular person or thing when it is appropriate or suitable for them or it.
[V n]
The punishment must always fit the crime.
必须始终坚持罪罚相当的原则。
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[ADJ 形容词]适合的;合适的;适当的 If something is fit for a particular purpose, it is suitable for that purpose.
[oft ADJ for n]
Of the seven bicycles we had, only two were fit for the road.
我们的7辆自行车中,只有两辆适合走这种路。
...safety measures intended to reassure consumers that the meat is fit to eat...
旨在让消费者放心食用这些肉的安全措施
Follow our guide to making your home a fit place to work, rest and play.
按照我们的指南把家营造成适合工作、休息和娱乐的地方。
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[ADJ 形容词]合格的;胜任的 If someone is fit to do something, they have the appropriate qualities or skills that will allow them to do it.
[oft ADJ to-inf]
You're not fit to be a mother!...
你不配做母亲!
In a word, this government isn't fit to rule...
简言之,这届政府无法胜任治国之责。
I'm over 60 now and only fit for gardening and sleeping in a chair...
我已过花甲,只能侍弄侍弄花草,躺在椅子上睡会儿觉了。
He was not a fit companion for their skipper that particular morning.
那天早晨,他没能和队长配合好。
fitness
There is a debate about his fitness for the highest office...
针对他是否能胜任最高职务展开了争论。
If you have suffered from a serious medical condition, then you should consult your doctor about your fitness to travel.
如果患有严重疾病,就应向医生咨询是否适合旅行。
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[VERB 动词]使合格;使胜任 If something fits someone for a particular task or role, it makes them good enough or suitable for it.
[V n for n]
[V n to-inf]
[FORMAL 正式]
...a man whose past experience fits him for the top job in education...
一个资历丰富、适合担任教育界最高职位的人
It is not a person's gender that fits them to be a vicar but what is in their hearts.
一个人是否胜任教区牧师一职取决于其品德而不是其性别。
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[ADJ 形容词]俊秀的;漂亮的 If you describe someone as fit, you mean that they are good-looking.
[BRIT 英]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
About an hour later a really fit guy came up to me on the dance floor.
大概过了一个小时,一个长相非常俊美的男人在舞池里向我走过来。
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[ADJ 形容词]就要;快要;简直要 If you say that something or someone is fitto produce some extreme result, you are emphasizing the extreme nature of that thing or that person's activity.
[v-link ADJ to-inf]
[ADV after v]
[emphasis]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
The stink was fit to knock you down.
这臭味简直要把人熏倒。
...hour after hour, the same exercises until you're fit to drop!
一小时又一小时地做着同一套动作,直到快要晕倒!
Fit is also an adverb.
Wally was laughing fit to burst...
沃利快要笑破肚皮了。
You're shivering fit to die, Gracie.
你抖得很厉害,格雷西。
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[PHRASE 短语]See also:
fitted
;
fitting
;(表示不赞成)决定,选择,认为做…合适 If you say that someone sees fitto do something, you mean that they are entitled to do it, but that you disapprove of their decision to do it.
[V inflects]
[disapproval]
[FORMAL 正式]
He's not a friend, you say, yet you saw fit to lend him money.
你说他不是朋友,但你却决定借钱给他。
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fit the bill→see:
bill
;
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. to fit like a glove→see:
glove
;
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not in a fit state→see:
state
;
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[PHRASAL VERB 短语动词]找到时间(见某人);安排时间(做某事) If you manage to fit a person or task in, you manage to find time to deal with them.
[V n P]
[V P n (not pron)]
We work long hours both outside and inside the home and we rush around trying to fit everything in...
我们家里家外长时间忙活,忙完这里忙那里,想把一切都搞定。
I find that I just can't fit in regular domestic work.
我发现我真的没有时间做日常家务。
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[PHRASAL VERB 短语动词]相处融洽;适应 If you fit in as part of a group, you seem to belong there because you are similar to the other people in it.
[V P]
She was great with the children and fitted in beautifully.
她和孩子们打交道很有一手,相处得十分融洽。
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[PHRASAL VERB 短语动词](在某种情形或体系中)发挥作用,担当职责;适合;符合 If you say that someone or something fits in, you understand how they form part of a particular situation or system.
[V P]
[V P with n]
He knew where I fitted in and what he had to do to get the best out of me...
他知道我适合做什么,也知道他要怎么做才能让我发挥出最佳水平。
This fits in with what you've told me.
这与你告诉过我的相符。
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[PHRASAL VERB 短语动词]融入;与…相处融洽(或和谐) If you fit into a particular group, you seem to belong there because you are similar to the other people in it.
[V P n (not pron)]
It's hard to see how he would fit into the team.
很难看出他将如何融入这支队伍。
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[PHRASAL VERB 短语动词]归属,适于(某种情形或体系) If something fits into a particular situation or system, that seems to be the right place for it.
[V P n]
Most film locations broadly fit into two categories; those on private property and those in a public place.
多数电影的拍摄场地大致归为两类:私人宅院与公共场地。
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[PHRASAL VERB 短语动词]为…提供装备;供给…必要的东西 If you fit someone or something out, or you fit them up, you provide them with equipment and other things that they need.
[V n P for n]
[V n P with n]
[V P n (not pron)]
[Also V n P]
We helped to fit him out for a trip to the Baltic...
我们帮他准备了去波罗的海的行装。
I suggest we fit you up with an office suite...
我建议我们给你配备一间办公套房。
They spent 18 million pounds of Government funds fitting out the London headquarters.
他们花费了1,800万英镑的政府基金将伦敦总部的设施配备齐全。
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[PHRASAL VERB 短语动词]See also:
fit out
;诬陷;诬告 If someone fits another person up, they try to make it seem that that person is responsible for a crime.
[V n P]
[V P n (not pron)]
[BRIT 英]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
Mr Stone said inmates who had given evidence were trying to 'fit him up'...
斯通先生说那些提供证据的同狱犯人是在试图“诬陷他”。
There can never be any legitimate basis for police officers to fit up suspects they 'know' to be guilty.
警官诬陷那些他们“知道”犯了罪的嫌疑人是根本没有任何法律依据的。
相关词组:
fit in
fit into
fit out
fit up
Part-2
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]健康的;强健的 Someone who is fit is healthy and physically strong.
An averagely fit person can master easy ski runs within a few days.
健康的普通人几天内就可以掌握简单的滑雪技术。
fitness
...women who regularly engage in sports and fitness activities...
经常参加体育锻炼和健身活动的女性
Squash was once thought to offer all-round fitness.
人们曾一度认为打壁球可以进行全身性锻炼。
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fit as a fiddle→see:
fiddle
; fighting fit→see:
fight
;
Part-3
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]痉挛;昏厥 If someone has a fit they suddenly lose consciousness and their body makes uncontrollable movements.
About two in every five epileptic fits occur during sleep...
每5例癫痫病中约有两例是在睡眠过程中发作的。
Once a fit has started there is nothing you can do to stop it.
痉挛一旦发作就无法止住。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](突然止不住的)一阵(咳嗽、大笑) If you have a fit of coughing or laughter, you suddenly start coughing or laughing in an uncontrollable way.
[with supp]
Halfway down the cigarette she had a fit of coughing...
烟抽到一半,她突然一阵猛咳。
It was so unreal that I broke into a fit of giggles.
这实在很离奇,我忍不住咯咯笑了起来。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](愤怒、惊慌等的)爆发,发作 If you do something in a fit of anger or panic, you are very angry or afraid when you do it.
[N of n]
Pattie shot Tom in a fit of jealous rage.
帕蒂妒火中烧,开枪击中了汤姆。
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[PHRASE 短语]大发雷霆;大光其火;大吃一惊 If you say that someone will have a fit when they hear about something, you mean that they will be very angry or shocked.
[V inflects]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
Will Mrs Winterton have a fit if we add one more to the guest list at this late stage?...
到这么晚的时候我们再增加一个客人,温特顿太太会发火吗?
He'd have a fit if he knew what we were up to!
要是他知道我们在干什么会气疯了的。
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[PHRASE 短语]忍不住大笑;忍俊不禁 Someone who is in fits is laughing uncontrollably.
[v-link PHR]
He was a much more entertaining person, who used to have us all in fits.
他以前更为风趣,常常让我们大家都捧腹大笑。
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[PHRASE 短语]间歇性地;一阵一阵地 Something that happens in fits and starts or by fits and starts keeps happening and then stopping again.
[PHR after v]
My slimming attempts tend to go in fits and starts...
我的瘦身运动总是三天打鱼两天晒网。
Military technology advances by fits and starts.
军事技术总是间断性地进步着。
Oxford
fit★/fɪt; NAmEfɪt/
verb
,
adjective
,
noun
fitfitsfittedfittingfitterfittestverb★(fit·ting,fit·ted,fit·ted)(NAmE usuallyfit·ting,fit,fitexcept in the passive 用于被动语态者除外)right size/type 恰当的大小╱类型1★[intransitive , transitive ]( not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to be the right shape and size for sb/sth (形状和尺寸)适合,合身◆I tried the dress on but it didn't fit.我试穿了那连衣裙,但不合身。◆That jacket fits well.那件短上衣很合身。◆a close-fitting dress紧身连衣裙fitsb/sth ◆I can't find clothes to fit me.我找不到合身的衣服。◆The key doesn't fit the lock.这把钥匙打不开这把锁。2★[intransitive ]to be of the right size, type or number to go somewhere (大小、式样、数量适合)可容纳,装进◆I'd like to have a desk in the room but it won't fit.我想在房间放一张桌子,但是搁不下。+ adv./prep.◆All the kids will fit in the back of the car.所有的孩子都可以坐到车的后排。3[transitive , often passive ]fitsb (for sth) to put clothes on sb and make them the right size and shape 试穿(衣服)◆I'm going to be fitted for my wedding dress today.今天我要去试穿结婚礼服。put sth somewhere 安置4★[transitive ]to put or fix sth somewhere 安置,安装(在某处)fitsth + adv./prep. ◆They fitted a smoke alarm to the ceiling.他们把烟雾报警器安装在天花板上。fitsth with sth ◆The rooms were all fitted with smoke alarms.所有的房间都安装了烟雾报警器。5★[intransitive , transitive ]to put or join sth in the right place 合上;盖上;组合;组装fit+ adv./prep. ◆The glass fits on top of the jug to form a lid.这个玻璃杯放在大罐口上恰好当个盖子。◆How do these two parts fit together?这两部份如何拼在一起呢?fitsth + adv./prep. ◆We fitted together the pieces of the puzzle.我们把拼图玩具的各部份拼合在了一起。agree/match 一致;相称6★[intransitive , transitive ]( not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to agree with, match or be suitable for sth; to make sth do this (使)与…一致,和…相称,符合◆Something doesn't quite fit here.这里有点不大协调。fitinto sth ◆His pictures don't fit into any category.他的画哪一类也算不上。fitsth ◆The facts certainly fit your theory.这些事实和你的说法丝毫不差。◆The punishment ought to fit the crime.罚需当罪。fitsth to sth ◆We should fit the punishment to the crime.我们应该根据罪行量刑。make suitable 使适合7[transitive ]( especially BrE) to make sb/sth suitable for a particular job 使适合,使胜任(某工作)fitsb/sth for sth ◆His experience fitted him perfectly for the job.他的经验使他完全胜任这项工作。fitsb/sth to do sth ◆His experience fitted him to do the job.他的经验使他适合干这个工作。☞see also
fitted
(4 )IDIOMfit (sb) like a ˈgloveto be the perfect size or shape for sb (大小、形状)完全合适,恰好合身☞more at
bill
n.,
cap
n.,
description
,
face
n.PHRASAL VERBSˌfit sb/sth↔ˈin | ˌfit sb/sth ˈin/ˈinto sth1★to find time to see sb or to do sth 找到时间(见某人、做某事)◆I'll try and fit you in after lunch.我尽量午饭后抽时间见你。◆I had to fit ten appointments into one morning.我得在一个上午安排十个约见。2★to find or have enough space for sb/sth in a place 找到足够的地方;有足够空间◆We can't fit in any more chairs.我们没有地方再摆更多的椅子了。★ˌfit ˈin (with sb/sth)to live, work, etc. in an easy and natural way with sb/sth (与…)合得来;适应◆He's never done this type of work before; I'm not sure how he'll fit in with the other people.他过去从未干过这种工作,很难说他是否会与其他人配合得好。◆Where do I fit in?哪里有适合我的地方?◆Do these plans fit in with your arrangements?这些计划和你的安排有冲突吗?ˌfit sb/sth↔ˈout/ˈup (with sth)to supply sb/sth with all the equipment, clothes, food, etc. they need 向…提供所需的东西(如装备、设备、衣服、粮食等)SYN
equip
◆to fit out a ship before a long voyage给要远航的轮船提供必需品◆The room has been fitted out with a stove and a sink.这个房间安装有炉子和洗涤槽。ˌfit sb↔ˈup (for sth)( BrE) ( informal) to make it look as if sb is guilty of a crime they have not committed 诬陷某人(犯某事)SYN
frame
◆I didn't do it—I've been fitted up!这事不是我干的,我遭到诬陷了!adjective★(fit·ter,fit·test)healthy 健康1★healthy and strong, especially because you do regular physical exercise 健壮的;健康的◆Top athletes have to be very fit.顶级运动员体格必须十分健壮。fit(to do sth) ◆( BrE) He won't be fit to play in the match on Saturday. 他身体不适,不能在星期六出场比赛。◆She tries to keep fitby jogging every day. 她每天慢跑以保持健康。fit(for sth) ◆( BrE) He's had a bad cold and isn't fit enough for work yet. 他得了重感冒,还不能上班。◆I feel really fighting fit(= very healthy and full of energy).我觉得十分健康,精力充沛。◆The government aims to make British industry leaner and fitter (= employing fewer people and with lower costs).政府旨在使英国的工业更加简而精。OPP
unfit
☞synonyms at
well
☞see also
keep-fit
suitable 合适2★suitable; of the right quality; with the right qualities or skills (质量、素质或技能)适合的,恰当的,合格的fitfor sb/sth ◆The food was not fit for human consumption.这食物不适合人吃。◆It was a meal fit for a king(= of very good quality).这饭菜够得上御膳。◆The children seem to think I'm only fit for cooking and washing!孩子们似乎以为我只配做饭洗衣!fitto do sth ◆Your car isn't fit to be on the road!你的车子还不适合上马路!◆He's so angry he's in no fit stateto see anyone. 他气成这个样子,不适合见人。◆( formal) This is not a fit place for you to live.这个地方不适合你居住。OPP
unfit
ready 准备好3fitto do sth ( BrE) ( informal) ready or likely to do sth extreme 可能(或准备)做某事至极端程度◆They worked until they were fit to drop(= so tired that they were likely to fall down).他们一直工作到快要累趴下了。◆I've eaten so much I'm fit to burst.我吃得太多,肚子快要撑破了。◆She was laughing fit to burst(= very much).她笑得肚子都要破了。attractive 诱人4( BrE) ( informal) sexually attractive 性感迷人的IDIOMS(as) ˌfit as a ˈfiddle( informal) in very good physical condition 非常健康see/think ˈfit (to do sth)( formal) to consider it right or acceptable to do sth; to decide or choose to do sth 认为(做某事)恰当(或适合);决定,愿意(做某事)◆You must do as you think fit (= but I don't agree with your decision).你认为怎么合适就怎么干(但我不同意你的决定)。◆The newspaper did not see fit to publish my letter (= and I criticize it for that).那份报纸认为我的信件不宜发表(而我批评这种看法)。☞more at
survival
nounillness 疾病1[countable ]a sudden attack of an illness, such as epilepsy,in which sb becomes unconscious and their body may make violent movements (癫痫等的)突发,发作;昏厥;痉挛SYN
convulsion
◆to have an epileptic fit癫痫发作◆Her fits are now controlled by drugs.她的病现已用药物控制,没有发作。of coughing/laughter 咳嗽;笑2[countable ]a sudden short period of coughing or of laughing, that you cannot control 一阵(忍不住的咳嗽、笑)SYN
bout
◆a fit of coughing一阵咳嗽◆He had us all in fits (of laughter)with his jokes. 他的笑话使我们都笑得前仰后合。of strong feeling 强烈感情3[countable ]a short period of very strong feeling (强烈感情)发作,冲动◆to act in a fit of anger/rage/temper/pique一阵愤怒╱狂怒╱怒火╱恼怒之下采取行动☞see also
hissy fit
of clothing 衣服4[countable , uncountable ]( often with an adjective 常与形容词连用) the way that sth, especially a piece of clothing, fits (尤指衣服)适合,合身◆a good/bad/close/perfect fit很╱不合身;贴身;完全合身match 匹配5[countable ]fit(between A and B) the way that two things match each other or are suitable for each other 匹配;相配◆We need to work out the best fit between the staff required and the staff available.我们得算出所需人员与现有人员之间的最佳配比。IDIOMSby/in ˌfits and ˈstartsfrequently starting and stopping again; not continuously 间歇地;一阵一阵地◆Because of other commitments I can only write my book in fits and starts.由于还承担着其他任务,我只能断断续续地写书。have/throw a ˈfit( informal) to be very shocked, upset or angry 大为震惊;非常心烦意乱;大发脾气◆Your mother would have a fit if she knew you'd been drinking!要是你母亲知道你一直喝酒,会很生气的!fit/fɪt; NAmEfɪt/
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1clothesa)[intransitive, transitive] if a piece of clothing fits you, it is the right size for your body: His clothes did not fit him very well. The uniform fitted her perfectly. The jacket’s fine, but the trousers don’t fit. I know this dress is going to fit you like a glove (=fit you very well). ► Use fit to say that clothes are not too big or too small. Use suit to say that clothes look attractive on someone: The dress fits, but it doesn’t suit me.GRAMMAR: Using the progressiveIn this meaning, fit is not used in the progressive. You say: · The skirt fits (me).✗Don’t say: The skirt is fitting (me).Grammar guide ‒ VERBSb)[transitive] to try a piece of clothing on someone to see if it is the right size for them, or to make sure a special piece of equipment is right for thembe fitted for something I’m being fitted for a new suit tomorrow.be fitted with something He may need to be fitted with a hearing aid.GRAMMARFit is usually passive in this meaning.2right size/shapea)[intransitive, transitive] if something fits in a place, it is the right size or shape to go there: I couldn’t find a key which fitted the lock. Most cookers are designed to fit level with your worktops.fit in/into/under etc The plastic cover fits neatly over the frame.b)[transitive always + adverb/preposition] to put something carefully into a place that is the right size or shape for it: She fitted the last piece into the jigsaw puzzle.3enough space [intransitive, transitive] if something fits into a place, there is enough space for it: I wanted to put the wardrobe behind the door, but I don’t think it’ll fit. You might be able to fit some small flowering plants between the larger bushes.fit somebody/something in/into something I don’t think we’ll be able to fit any more people into the car. We should be able to fit one more in.4equipment/part [transitive] to put a piece of equipment into a place, or a new part onto a machine, so that it is ready to be usedfit something on/to etc something I need to fit a lock on the door. Anti-theft devices are fitted to all our cars.be fitted with something The windows are all fitted with security locks.5match/be suitable [intransitive, transitive] if something fits another thing, it is similar to it or suitable for it: The punishment should fit the crime. Police said the car fits the description of the stolen vehicle. Scientists often select facts to fit their theories. He didn’t fit the conventional image of a banker.fit with The rhythm should fit with the meaning of a poem.6fit somebody for something formal to make someone suitable for something or able to do something: His natural authority fitted him for a senior position.7 fit the bill to be the type of person or thing that you want: We wanted an experienced sportscaster, and Waggoner fit the bill.8if the cap fits (, wear it) British English, if the shoe fits (, wear it) American English spoken used to tell someone that you think a criticism of them is true: ‘So you think I’m a liar.’ ‘Well, if the cap fits ...’ → somebody’s face doesn’t fit
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fit in phrasal verb1if someone fits in, they are accepted by the other people in a group: I never really fitted in at school.fit in with I wasn’t sure if she would fit in with my friends.2fit something/somebody ↔ in to manage to do something or see someone, even though you have a lot of other things to doSYN squeeze something/somebody ↔ in: The doctor said he can fit me in at 4:30. I wanted to fit in a swim before breakfast.3if something fits in with other things, it is similar to them or goes well with them: I don’t know quite how this new course will fit in.fit in with A new building must fit in with its surroundings. You can’t expect a baby to fit in with your existing routine.fit into phrasal verb1to be part of a group or system: Some of the patients we see do not fit neatly into any of the existing categories. How does this fit into the company’s overall marketing strategy?2to be accepted by the people in a group or organization: She fitted into the team very well.fit out phrasal verb British Englishto provide a person or place with the equipment, furniture, or clothes that they need: The office had been fitted out in style.fit out with The new recruits were fitted out with uniforms and weapons.fit together phrasal verb1if something fits together or you fit it together, different pieces can be joined to make something: Look, the tubes fit together like this.fit something together The pictures show you how to fit it together.2if a story, set of facts, set of ideas etc fit together, they make sense when considered together: Telecom and computer businesses fit together well.fit up phrasal verb British English1to provide a place with the furniture or equipment that it needsSYN fit somebody/something ↔ outfit up with The rooms are now fitted up with electric lights.2 informal to make someone seem guilty of a crime when they are really not guilty: I knew that I had been fitted up.
1strong someone who is fit is strong and healthy, especially because they exercise regularlyOPP unfit: You must be very fit if you do so much running. He was young, good-looking, and physically fit. I swim twice a week to try and keep fit.fit for He may not be fit for Saturday’s match.fit to do something I don’t know if I’ll be fit enough to take part in the race. Psychiatrists said he was fit to stand trial (=he was mentally healthy enough). She’s over eighty now, but still as fit as a fiddle (=very fit).fighting fit British English (=very fit) I had just come back from holiday and was fighting fit.► see thesaurus at
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2suitable suitable or good enough for somethingOPP unfitfit for We made sure the land was fit for drilling. The food was not fit for human consumption. This book is not fit for publication!fit to do something He is not fit to govern this country! This room is not fit to be seen!3see/think fit (to do something) to decide that something is the best thing to do, especially when other people do not agree with you: The government saw fit to ignore our advice. Sort out the problem in any way you think fit.4in a fit state (to do something) especially British English healthy enough or in good enough condition for something: I was still very shocked and in no fit state to work. We’ll have to make sure the house is in a fit state to receive visitors.5fit for a king of very good quality: The meal they provided was fit for a king.6attractive British English sexually attractive7fit to drop British English informal extremely tiredSYN exhausted: It was getting late and most of us were fit to drop.8fit to burst British English informal if you are laughing, shouting etc fit to burst, you are doing it a lot: The girls were laughing fit to burst.9fit to be tied American English very angry, anxious, or upset: I was fit to be tied when she didn’t come home until 2 a.m.
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1emotion [countable] a time when you feel an emotion very strongly and cannot control your behaviourfit of She killed him in a fit of temper. He quit his job in a fit of drunken depression.2lose consciousness [countable] a short period of time when someone loses consciousness and cannot control their body because their brain is not working properly: She used to have fits as a baby. people who suffer from epileptic fits3laugh/cough [countable] a short time during which you laugh or cough a lot in a way that you cannot control: He had a violent coughing fit.fit of The girls collapsed into a fit of the giggles. We were all in fits of laughter trying to clear up the mess. Carl had us all in fits (=made us laugh a lot) with his stories.4have/throw a fit informal to be very angry or shocked: If your mother finds out about this, she’ll have a fit.5right size [singular] the way in which something fits on your body or fits into a space: The dress was a perfect fit. I managed to get everything into the suitcase, but it was a tight fit.6suitable [singular] formal if there is a fit between two things, they are similar to each other or are suitable for each otherfit between We must be sure that there’s a fit between the needs of the children and the education they receive.7in/by fits and starts if something happens in fits and starts, it does not happen smoothly, but keeps starting and then stopping again: Technology advances by fits and starts. He spoke in fits and starts.
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to have a seizure (=a sudden condition in which someone cannot control the movements of their body): The patient was fitting.