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fair·nessBrE /ˈfeənəs/NAmE /ˈfernəs/ noun [U] the quality of treating people equally or in a way that is reasonable 公正性;公平合理性◆the fairness of the judicial system 司法制度的公正性a pale colour of skin or hair (皮肤)白皙;(头发)浅色◆A tan emphasized the fairness of her hair. 晒黑的皮肤更加衬托出了她那浅色的头发。 ●in (all) fairness (to sb)used to introduce a statement that defends sb who has just been criticized, or that explains another statement that may seem unreasonable 要公正对待,不能怪(某人)◆In all fairness to him, he did try to stop her leaving. 不能怪他,他确实曾设法阻止她离开。 |