fixed

/fikst/

Thân thiện

The mechanic tightened the last bolt on the fixed bracket.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Securely fastened or set in place: Describes something that is attached or positioned firmly and cannot be moved easily.
   • Not subject to change or variation: Refers to something that is set, constant, or unchanging, such as a rule, price, or schedule.
   • Predetermined or arranged in advance: Indicates that something has been set up or decided beforehand, often with a connotation of being rigged or not open to chance.
   • Steady and unwavering: Describes a gaze, expression, or attention that is intense and does not shift.
   • Having a definite, unchanging value: Used in mathematics and science to describe a constant number or quantity.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The shelf is fixed to the wall with strong brackets. (It is securely attached.)
  • We have a fixed meeting time every Monday at 9 AM. (The time is constant and does not change.)
  • The outcome of the trial seemed fixed from the beginning. (It appeared to be predetermined.)
  • She stared at the horizon with a fixed expression. (Her gaze was steady and unwavering.)
  • In this equation, 'pi' is a fixed constant. (It has a definite, unchanging value.)

Advanced Usage

• "To be fixed on something": To have one's attention completely focused on something.
  • His eyes were fixed on the exit, waiting for a chance to leave.
• "Fixed idea": An idea or belief that is held very firmly and is not open to change.
  • He has a fixed idea that success only comes from hard work.
• "Fixed in one's ways": Describes a person who is very set in their habits and resistant to change.
  • My grandfather is very fixed in his ways and eats the same breakfast every day.

Variants and Related Words

• Fix (verb): To make something firm, stable, or permanent; to repair; to decide or set.
  • Please fix the date for the party. (Set the date.)
  • I need to fix this broken chair. (Repair it.)
• Fixture (noun): A piece of equipment or furniture that is fixed in position; a person or thing that is well-established in a place.
  • The lighting fixtures in the room are very modern.
  • After 30 years at the company, she became a permanent fixture.
• Fixedly (adverb): In a steady, unwavering manner.
  • He looked fixedly at the document, searching for errors.

Synonyms

• Immobile: Not moving; motionless.
• Set: Fixed or arranged in advance; unlikely to change.
• Constant: Occurring continuously over a period of time; unchanging.
• Rigid: Unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible.
• Stationary: Not moving or not intended to be moved.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Fix up: To repair, decorate, or arrange something.
  • We need to fix up the old house before we can sell it.
• Fix on/upon: To decide on or choose something.
  • Have you fixed on a venue for the wedding yet?
• Fix with a stare/look: To look at someone intently and steadily.
  • She fixed him with a stare that made him feel very uncomfortable.

Related Idioms

• Fixed as the stars: Completely unchanging and permanent.
  • Their friendship is as fixed as the stars.
• In a fix: In a difficult or awkward situation.
  • I'm in a real fix because I lost my car keys.
• Well-fixed: Having plenty of money; financially secure.
  • After years of saving, they are quite well-fixed for retirement.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. incapable of being changed or moved or undone; e.g. "frozen prices"
   • living on fixed incomes
2. securely placed or fastened or set
   • a fixed piece of wood
   • a fixed resistor
3. fixed and unmoving
   • with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare
   • his bearded face already has a set hollow look- Connor Cruise O'Brien
   • a face rigid with pain
4. (of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

Từ đồng nghĩa

• frozen
• set
• rigid