fine
Meaning: Of high quality; satisfactory; a penalty payment; thin or delicate
Fine has multiple meanings: good quality ('fine wine'), acceptable ('I'm fine'), thin or delicate ('fine hair'), or a money penalty ('parking fine'). 'Fine' as a response often means acceptable but not enthusiastic. 'Fine print' is small text with important details.
Examples
- That's fine with me. 我没问题。Está bien por mí.私はそれで構いません。저는 그것으로 괜찮습니다.
- She received a fine for speeding. 她因超速收到了罚单。Ella recibió una multa por exceso de velocidad.彼女はスピード違反で罰金を受けました。그녀는 과속으로 벌금을 받았습니다.
- This is a fine example of Victorian architecture. 这是维多利亚时代建筑的绝佳范例。Este es un buen ejemplo de arquitectura victoriana.これはビクトリア朝建築の素晴らしい例です。이것은 빅토리아 시대 건축의 훌륭한 예입니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'finis' meaning 'end, limit, boundary'. Through Old French 'fin', it developed meanings of 'refined' (brought to an end point of quality) and 'delicate'. The penalty sense comes from Medieval Latin 'finis' used for a payment to settle a matter.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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