单词 | fit |
释义 | fit fit // verb, noun, adjective
■ verb (fitting, fitted, fitted) ( (AmE usually fitting, fit, fit except in the passive)
1 [+ obj] (often be fitted) to put or fix sth somewhere: Several expensive features are fitted as standard on these vehicles. The computer is fitted with a wireless modem. We fitted the system with an alarm.
2 [+ obj or no obj] (used with an adverb or a preposition) to put or join sth in the right place: The parts must be machined accurately in order to fit together properly. The card fits into a slot on your laptop.
3 [+ obj or no obj] (not used in the continuous tenses) to agree with, match or be suitable for sth: choosing software that fits your company's needs Expanding into new areas doesn't fit with our plans. ⇨ FIT IN (WITH SB/STH)
4 [+ obj] (especially BrE) to make sb/sth suitable for a particular job: His experience fitted him perfectly for the job. His experience fitted him to do the job.
SIZE noun
PHRASAL VERBS
fit sb/sth in; fit sb/sth in/into sth to find time to see sb or to do sth: I'll try and fit you in after lunch. I had to fit ten appointments into one morning.
fit in (with sb/sth)
1 to work in an easy and natural way with sb/sth: We tried to decide how well each candidate would fit in.
2 to agree with, match or be suitable for sth: It was a nice offer but it didn't fit in with our main business. ⇨ FIT verb (3)
fit sb/sth out/up (with sth) to supply sb/sth with all the equipment, clothes, etc. that they need: The cost of fitting out the coffee shop was nearly $200 000.
■ noun [C, usually sing., U]
STRATEGIC FIT
the way in which things or people match each other or are suitable for each other: We need to work out the best fit between the staff needed and the people available. These brands are an excellent fit with our core business. She is a good fit for the job. She and the company make a good fit. When recruiting staff we look for people with a good cultural fit with the organization.
IDIOMS
by/in fits and starts frequently starting and stopping again; not continuously: Economic recovery is proceeding in fits and starts.
BILL noun
■ adjective (fitter, fittest)
1 healthy and strong: The government aims to make British industry leaner and fitter (= employing fewer people and with lower costs).
2 to have the necessary skills or qualities to be able to do a particular job or take part in an activity: Driving a van is the only work he's fit for. The committee ruled that he was not a fit and proper person to practice as a doctor.
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