fairness
ˈfeərnɪəs noun
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in fairness (to sb)
used after you have just criticized someone, in order to add something that explains their behaviour or performance (为某人)说句公道话,公正地说〔用于在批评某人后说一些有利于他的话〕;
塔尔代利在场上表现很差,但说句公道话,他是带着膝伤参加比赛的。