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单词 fixit
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Definition of fixit in English:

fixit

noun ˈfɪksɪtˈfiksit
informal
  • 1usually as modifier An act of repairing or putting something right.

    修理,校正

    a fixit shop
    Example sentencesExamples
    • To someone like myself, with a long interest in tools but little education in anything but house owner's fixit implements, it was a continuing challenge and a guaranteed source of satisfaction.
    • It had been making these pained groaning sounds for a week or so now, but seemed to be responding to the well-placed kicks and turn-it-off-then-turn-it-on-again fixit method that I apply to all electronics.
    • We took the lawnmower to the fixit man, as it made a fearsome noise when I started it.
    Synonyms
    contrive, arrange, find a way, engineer a way, manage
    1. 1.1 A person known for repairing things or putting things in order.
      能工巧匠,修理高手;解决问题的能手
      he pictured himself as a Mr Fixit

      他把自己描绘成一位万能博士。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • I love walking around there and I'm not even a fixit type.
      Synonyms
      odd-job man, handyman, general handyman, general employee, man of all work, maid of all work, jack of all trades, personal assistant

Origin

Early 20th century: from Little Miss Fixit, the title of a musical show.

Definition of fixit in US English:

fixit

nounˈfiksit
informal
  • 1usually as modifier An act of repairing or putting something right.

    修理,校正

    a fixit shop
    Example sentencesExamples
    • It had been making these pained groaning sounds for a week or so now, but seemed to be responding to the well-placed kicks and turn-it-off-then-turn-it-on-again fixit method that I apply to all electronics.
    • To someone like myself, with a long interest in tools but little education in anything but house owner's fixit implements, it was a continuing challenge and a guaranteed source of satisfaction.
    • We took the lawnmower to the fixit man, as it made a fearsome noise when I started it.
    Synonyms
    contrive, arrange, find a way, engineer a way, manage
    1. 1.1 A person known for repairing things or putting things in order.
      能工巧匠,修理高手;解决问题的能手
      he pictured himself as a Mr. Fixit

      他把自己描绘成一位万能博士。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • I love walking around there and I'm not even a fixit type.
      Synonyms
      odd-job man, handyman, general handyman, general employee, man of all work, maid of all work, jack of all trades, personal assistant

Origin

Early 20th century: from Little Miss Fixit, the title of a musical show.

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