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fixer

/ˈfɪk.sər/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈfɪk.sər/

A noun with multiple meanings: a person who intervenes with authorities, often using underhand methods; a chemical compound that sets or fixes something; a skilled worker who mends or repairs things; or a synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine used in detoxification.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: человек, который вмешивается в дела властей, часто используя нечестные методы; химическое соединение, которое закрепляет или фиксирует что-либо; квалифицированный работник, который чинит или ремонтирует вещи; или синтетический наркотик, похожий на морфин, используемый при детоксикации.esSustantivo con varios significados: persona que interviene ante las autoridades, a menudo usando métodos poco éticos; compuesto químico que fija o estabiliza algo; trabajador cualificado que repara o arregla cosas; o droga sintética similar a la morfina usada en la desintoxicación.frNom avec plusieurs sens : une personne qui intervient auprès des autorités, souvent par des moyens douteux ; un composé chimique qui fixe ou stabilise quelque chose ; un ouvrier qualifié qui répare ou remet en état des objets ; ou une drogue de synthèse proche de la morphine utilisée pour la désintoxication.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: eine Person, die in Angelegenheiten von Behörden eingreift und dabei oft unredliche Mittel einsetzt; eine chemische Verbindung, die etwas fixiert oder bindet; eine qualifizierte Arbeitskraft, die Dinge repariert; oder ein synthetisches morphinähnliches Medikament, das bei der Entgiftung verwendet wird.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: pessoa que resolve problemas ou assuntos, muitas vezes por meios informais ou pouco honestos, agindo nos bastidores; substância química que fixa ou endurece algo; profissional que conserta ou repara coisas; ou droga sintética semelhante à morfina usada no tratamento de dependência.zh多义词:指处理事务、疏通关系的人,常指用不正当手段替人解决问题的人;也指使某物固定或定影的化学剂;还指专门修东西的技工;或用于戒毒的吗啡类合成药物。arاسم متعدد المعاني: شخص يتدخل في شؤون السلطات غالباً بوسائل غير شريفة، أو مركّب كيميائي يثبّت أو يرسّخ شيئاً، أو عامل ماهر يصلح الأشياء ويعمرها، أو عقار صناعي يشبه المورفين يُستخدم في علاج الإدمان.

  1. Intermediary for resolving problems B2 informal

    A person who uses influence, often through unofficial or questionable means, to solve problems or arrange things, especially with authorities.

    • The lawyer acted as a fixer to get the charges dropped.
    • He hired a fixer to expedite the building permits.
    • In some countries, a fixer is essential for navigating bureaucracy.

    ruРешатель проблемesIntermediario para resolver problemasfrEntremetteur / dépanneur influentdeProblemlöserptFacilitadorzh掮客arوسيط لحل المشكلات

    Synonyme: arrangerbrokerfacilitatorgo-betweeninfluence peddlerintermediarymiddlemanoperator

  2. Chemical setting agent C1 formal technical

    A chemical substance used to permanently set a dye or a photographic image, preventing further change.

    • The photographer used a fixer to preserve the developed film.
    • In textile dyeing, a fixer helps the color bond to the fabric.
    • The chemical fixer stops the developing process in photography.

    ruФиксажesFijador químicofrFixateur (agent chimique)deFixiermittelptFixadorzh定影剂arمثبّت كيميائي

    Synonyme: fixativefixing agenthypo

  3. Skilled repair person B1 informal

    A worker who is skilled at mending or repairing broken items.

    • The fixer came to repair the leaking faucet.
    • He is a talented fixer who can restore old furniture.
    • We called a fixer to get the computer running again.

    ruМастер по ремонтуesPersona hábil en reparacionesfrRéparateurdeReparaturhandwerkerptTécnico de reparoszh修理工arمُصْلِح

    Synonyme: handymanmenderrepairerrepairmanservicemantroubleshooter

  4. Synthetic narcotic drug C2 formal medical

    A synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming, used in detoxification and maintenance treatment for heroin addiction.

    • The clinic prescribed a fixer to help with withdrawal symptoms.
    • Methadone is a common fixer used in addiction treatment programs.
    • The patient was stabilized using a fixer during detox.

    ruСинтетический наркотикesMetadonafrMéthadone (fixer)deSynthetisches BetäubungsmittelptNarcótico sintéticozh合成麻醉药arعقار مخدر اصطناعي

    Synonyme: methadone

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