fix

• Существительное, обозначающее решение, исправление или корректировку, сделанную для устранения проблемы или улучшения ситуации.

A noun referring to a solution, repair, or adjustment made to correct a problem or improve a situation.

1. Repair or solutionB1informal

   An act of repairing something or solving a problem.

   Ремонт или решение

   • The mechanic did a quick fix on the engine.
   • We need a permanent fix for this software bug.
   • He found a clever fix for the broken shelf.

   Synonymsanswermakeshiftmendingpatchremedyrepairresolutionrestorationsolutionstopgap

   Antonymsbreakdamage

2. Dose or injectionB2slang

   A dose of a drug, especially an addictive one, or a situation that provides a desired feeling.

   Доза

   • He needed his daily fix of caffeine.
   • The addict was desperate for his next fix.
   • She got her fix of adrenaline from skydiving.

   Synonymsdosehitinjectionshot

3. Difficult situationB2informal

   A difficult or awkward situation.

   Затруднительное положение

   • I'm in a real fix with my car breaking down.
   • He got himself into a fix by lying.
   • We are in a fix because the flight was cancelled.

   Synonymsbinddilemmaholejammesspicklepredicamentquandaryspot

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по ремонту, исправлению или приведению чего-либо в стабильное или правильное состояние.

A verb used to indicate the act of repairing, mending, or making something stable or correct.

1. RepairA2formal

   To restore something to a good or working condition.

   Починить

   • He fixed the broken chair with some glue.
   • The mechanic fixed my car's engine.
   • She fixed the leaky faucet in the kitchen.

   Synonymsmendpatchreconditionrectifyremedyrepairrestoreservice

   Antonymsbreakdamagedestroyruinwreck

2. Set or decideB1formal

   To make something stable, definite, or unchanging.

   Установить

   • They fixed the date for the wedding.
   • We need to fix a time for the meeting.
   • The price was fixed at $50.

   Synonymsarrangeassigndecidedefinedetermineestablishsetsettlespecify

   Antonymsalterchangemodifyshiftvary

3. Prepare food or drinkA2informal

   To make or prepare something to eat or drink.

   Приготовить

   • I'll fix you a cup of coffee.
   • She fixed dinner for the family.
   • He fixed a quick sandwich for lunch.

   Synonymsbrewconcoctcookmakemixprepareput togetherwhip up

4. Manipulate or rigB2informal

   To influence or arrange something in a dishonest way.

   Подстроить

   • The election was fixed by the corrupt officials.
   • He tried to fix the game by bribing the referee.
   • The results were fixed to favor the home team.

   Synonymscontrivedoctorengineerfiddlemanipulateorchestraterigset upstagetamper

Phrasal variantsfix up