English English Dictionary

fair in English:

1. equitable

equitable distribution of material resources

a fair and equitable voting system

2. unfair

Many unfair things happened.

Life is unfair.

Unfair tariffs are imposed on foreign products.

Unless Japan eliminates its unfair tariffs, the U.S. will impose sanctions.

You should have refused such an unfair proposal.

It would be unfair if we treated him so badly.

Unfair advantage was taken of Bill's weakness.

Poverty with honesty is preferable to wealth obtained by unfair means.

unfair to sb

Their claim for unfair dismissal will be properly investigated.

Some groups of people are trying to stop it because they think it’s harmful and unfair.

The test was unfair because some people had seen it before.

unfair competition, judgement, treatment

It is grossly unfair to suggest that the school was responsible for this accident.

To say that it gives the impression of a cheap toy is unfair to cheap toys.

English word "fair"(unfair) occurs in sets:

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3. just

He just left.

If you don't want to put on sunscreen, that's your problem. Just don't come complaining to me when you get a sunburn.

Rather than putting off this meeting, why don't we just call it off?

A really perceptive person can figure out a whole situation with just a few clues. That's the kind of person I want you to become.

Being a good conversationalist does not just mean being a good speaker of English.

The question is whether Tom was planning to meet Mary or just met her by chance.

He just naturally avoids everything that is intense, difficult or strenuous.

Just when I was getting the hang of things, I was in a traffic accident and had to stay two months in the hospital.

Tom would often make mistakes purposely just so the teacher would notice him.

Considering all I've eaten all day is just one slice of bread, I'm not really all that hungry.

I don't need to sound like a native speaker, I just want to be able to speak fluently.

I have a hard time seeing the logic of this latest decision of his. He just isn't as sharp as he used to be.

He puts on a show of being impartial and unbiased, but I think he's just a guy with no opinion of his own.

I've been thinking about marriage a lot, and I think we should just do it.

If you raise an eyebrow, it can mean "I want to have sex with you", but also "I find that what you just said is completely idiotic."

4. define equitable

English word "fair"(define equitable) occurs in sets:

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5. fairer

Her very frowns are fairer far than smiles of other maidens are.

Cinderella is far fairer than her sisters.

English word "fair"(fairer) occurs in sets:

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6. exhibition

The exhibition is now open.

His exhibition at the city museum didn't appeal to me at all.

An exhibition was given in anticipation of the Queen's visit.

Today, we received your invitation to the exhibition with pleasure.

Since unexpected incidents occurred one after another, the exhibition was called off.

At this rate, Japan will make an exhibition of itself before the world.

The exhibition has drawn much attention from the public.

You just have to see the new exhibition of Japanese sculptors. / We also have quite a few smaller art galleries, with new exhibitions and less well-known artist. In fact Desmond Morris has an exhibitioin on right now.

A new exhibition of costumes

The definition of an exhibition is a large public showing or display of art, products or athletic skills.

Such an exhibition of rudeness is absolutely unacceptable.

You can get ideas for your home at furniture exhibitions.

Would you like to go and see an exhibition of historical

He's working for the exhibition on a whole series of dolls that explain to children where babies come from today.

There's a new exhibition of sculpture on at the city gallery. an exhibition centre

English word "fair"(exhibition) occurs in sets:

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7. fairness

I believe in fairness and justice.

She was a being of exceptional fairness.

Keeping to the speaking time is a matter of fairness.

Narrator: In many ways this is a logical result of a larger society in which the rule of law and its application is a basic element of fairness.

The verdict is a tribute to their fairness.

The World Cup, like many other things in life, has a habit of ignoring the laws of fairness.

Any good theory of justice must consider the question of fairness.

8. fair

Winning the competition is important. However, fair play is more important. You need to understand that winning is not the most important thing.

Fair competition is necessary for the healthy growth of industry.

Fair enough!

I found one day in school a boy of medium size ill-treating a smaller boy. I expostulated, but he replied: "The bigs hit me, so I hit the babies; that's fair." In these words he epitomized the history of the human race.

I had a dream last night, about silk and fine cloth or about equality and fair trial.

Our land abounds in nature’s gifts, Of beauty rich and rare; In history’s page let every stage, Advance Australia Fair!

In joyful strains then let us sing: “Advance Australia Fair!”

We insist that during the next three days you make decisions which are fair to all generations and which show an active concern for the environment.

Everyone is entitled in full equality to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal, in the determination of his rights and obligations and of any criminal charge against him.

I will not say play fair but I would wish that you refrain from indiscreet acts.

Aiming at a fair selection, the test's subject will be the same for all of you scientists of the world: write a scientific publication in English!

Only a male intellect clouded by the sexual drive could call the stunted, narrow-shouldered, broad-hipped and short-legged sex the fair sex.

She hit upon the idea of staging what she calls vintage fairs. /fɛər/

The missing 6-year-old has fair hair, green eyes and was last seen dressed in a yellow t-shirt.

a book fair / the Frankfurt Book Fair / a trade fair (=where companies show their newest products)

9. right

It was right of Michael to tell you about it.

I am right.

Tom broke his right leg and was taken to hospital a few weeks before Christmas.

After slapping Tom's right cheek, Mary stomped on his left foot.

Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.

I don't think it's always right for local governments to submit to the central government.

We have a visitor right now. Would you mind waiting for a while?

I managed to find a parking place right in front of the building.

Where am I supposed to be right now? I can't find anyone in my group.

It may seem like a crazy idea, but I think we should go visit Tom and Mary right now.

Given her interest in children, I am sure teaching is the right career for her.

My mother disapproves of too much exercise right after lunch.

In Alaska you can see natural phenomena like the aurora, right?

You may be right, but we have a slightly different opinion.

I must have tried on everything in the shop, but nothing looked right on me.

10. equal

equal chances

It is false that equality is a law of nature. Nature makes nothing equal, her sovereign law is subordination and dependence.

In America everybody is of opinion that he has no social superiors, since all men are equal, but he does not admit that he has no social inferiors.

It is a great mortification to the vanity of man, that his utmost art and industry can never equal the meanest of nature's productions, either for beauty or value.

Somebody could exchange a sheep or a horse, for example, for anything in the marketplace that they considered to be of equal value.

The difference between a strictly quasilinear function and a quasilinear function is that, in the second case, the finite difference between two random points may be equal to zero.

Inferiors revolt in order that they may be equal, and equals that they may be superior. Such is the state of mind which creates revolutions.

The equal rights and survival of languages can be assured only if the European Union accepts a neutral, easy-to-learn bridge language for interethnic communication, introducing it step by step.

President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Bill which granted equal rights to all American citizens.

Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family. They are entitled to equal rights as to marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution.

We were founded upon the ideal that all are created equal, and we have shed blood and struggled for centuries to give meaning to those words – within our borders, and around the world.

Japan consists of four major islands and over 3,000 small islands, and is about equal to California in area.

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.

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