fair
意味: Treating people equally; reasonable; light-coloured; an outdoor event
The word 'fair' has multiple meanings. It can mean treating people equally and justly. It describes something reasonable (a fair price). It can refer to light-coloured hair or skin. As a noun, it's an outdoor event with rides and stalls (funfair) or a trade exhibition (job fair, book fair).
例文
- It's not fair that she gets to go and I don't. 她能去而我不能,这不公平。No es justo que ella pueda ir y yo no.彼女は行けるのに私は行けないなんて不公平です。그녀는 갈 수 있는데 나는 못 가다니 불공평해요.
- We went to the Christmas fair in the town centre. 我们去了镇中心的圣诞集市。Fuimos a la feria de Navidad en el centro de la ciudad.町の中心にあるクリスマスフェアに行きました。시내 중심에 있는 크리스마스 장터에 갔습니다.
- She has fair hair and blue eyes. 她有浅色的头发和蓝色的眼睛。Ella tiene el pelo claro y los ojos azules.彼女は金髪で青い目をしています。그녀는 금발 머리카락에 파란 눈을 가지고 있습니다.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: general
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Old English 'fæger' meaning 'pleasing, attractive', of Germanic origin. The sense of 'just, equitable' developed in Middle English. The noun 'fair' (a market) comes from a different source: Old French 'feire', from Latin 'feria' (holiday).
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
ストーリーと豆知識
The phrase 'fair play' is very British - it means following the rules and treating everyone equally. It's considered a core British value.
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