fine
adj
adv
verb
noun
faɪn adj
1
ACCEPTABLE
可接受的
satisfactory or acceptable [尤口] 令人满意的，可以接受的; not before noun 不用于名词前 | especially spoken spoken spoken
‘We’re meeting at 8.30.’ ‘Okay, fine.’
“我们 8 点 30 分见吧。”“好的，可以。”
looks/seems/sounds fine
In theory, the scheme sounds fine.
理论上，这个计划听起来不错。
If you want to use cheese instead of chicken, that’s fine .
要是你想用奶酪来替代鸡肉，也是可以的。
‘Do you want chili sauce on it?’ ‘No, it’s fine as it is , thanks.’
“你要浇上辣椒汁吗？”“不用了，这样子就很好，谢谢。”
I’m fine (thanks/thank you)
‘More coffee?’ ‘No, I’m fine, thanks.’
“再来点咖啡吗？”“不了，我够了，谢谢。”
that’s fine by me/that’s fine with me etc
If Scott wanted to keep his life secret, that was fine by her.
如果斯科特想要隐瞒他的生活，她也无所谓。
2
HEALTHY
健康的
in good health 健康的;
‘How are you?’ ‘Fine, thanks, how are you?’
“你好吗？”“很好，谢谢，你呢？”
I feel fine , really.
我感觉很好，真的。
3
VERY GOOD
很好的
very good or of a very high standard 很好的; 水准很高的 usually before noun 一般用于名词前
Many people regard Beethoven’s fifth symphony as his finest work.
很多人认为贝多芬的第五交响曲是他最杰出的作品。
He’s a very fine player.
他是个很优秀的选手。
It’s a fine idea.
这是个很妙的主意。
Hatfield House is a fine example of Jacobean architecture.
哈特菲尔德宅第是英王詹姆斯一世时期建筑的优秀典范。
The restaurant was chosen for its good food and fine wines .
这家餐厅是因其美酒佳肴而入选的。
4
WEATHER
天气
bright and not raining 晴朗的: •If it’s fine tomorrow we’ll go out. 如果明天天气晴朗，我们就出门。
If it’s fine tomorrow we’ll go out.
如果明天天气晴朗，我们就出门。
a fine day/morning/evening
I hope it stays fine for you.
我希望天气能为你一直晴下去。
5
NARROW
细窄的
very thin or narrow 纤细的，极细的
Fine needles are inserted in the arm.
很细的针插在胳膊上。
a fine thread
细线
very fine hairs
纤细的头发
6
DELICATE
精致的
attractive, neat, and delicate 精美的，精巧的 usually before noun 一般用于名词前
fine china
精美的瓷器
Her dark hair accentuates her fine features (=nose, eyes, cheeks etc) .
她的黑发更突出了她清秀的面容。
7
SMALL
小的
a. fine details, changes, differences etc are very small and therefore difficult to understand or notice b. in small grains, pieces, or drops c. fine material is made so that the spaces between the threads are very small 〔材料〕细密的
We stayed up discussing the finer points of Marxist theory.
我们讨论马克思主义理论的细微之处，直到三更半夜。
A fine drizzle started falling.
天上下起了毛毛细雨。
a mixture of fine and coarse breadcrumbs
粗细不等的面包屑
fine netting
细密的网
scarlet cloth with a very fine weave
织得很密的猩红色布料
8
BAD
不好的
used humorously to say that someone or something is bad in some way [尤口] 糟糕的〔幽默用法〕 only before noun 仅用于名词前 | especially spoken
That’s another fine mess (=bad situation) he’s got himself into.
这是他闯的又一个大祸。
You’re a fine one to talk (=you are criticizing someone for something you do yourself) .
哪有你说话的资格。
9
SPEECH/WORDS
话语/词语
sounding important and impressive, but probably not true or honest 漂亮的，好听的，虚饰的
Only time will tell whether these fine sentiments will translate into action.
唯有时间才知道这番豪情能否变成行动。
10
a fine man/woman etc
10. a good person that you respect 值得尊敬的好男人/女人等
Your father is a fine man, a real gentleman.
你父亲是个值得尊敬的好人，一个真正的绅士。
11
a fine line between sth
11. and sth if you say that there is a fine line between two different things, you mean that they are so similar that one can easily become the other 某事物和某事物之间只有一线之差
There’s a fine line between bravery and recklessness.
勇敢和鲁莽只有一线之差。
12
get sth down to a fine art
12. to practise something so often that you become very skilled at it 把某事学到家
Mike had got the breakfast routine down to a fine art.
迈克把早饭这一套学到家了。
13
not to put too fine a point on it
13. used when you are criticizing something in a plain and direct way [非正式] 说得不客气一点 informal
That’s a real ‘pub’, not to put too fine a point on it.
说得不客气一点，那真是一家名副其实的“公共”酒吧。
14
finer feelings
14. someone’s finer feelings are the moral values they have, such as love, honour, loyalty etc 美好的感情〔即爱、荣誉、忠诚等〕
You can hardly expect such finer feelings in a thief.
很难指望一个小偷身上有如此美好的感情。
15
a fine figure of a man/woman
15. someone who looks big, strong, and physically attractive [文] 体形强壮的男性/身姿曼妙的女性 literary
In his portrait, Donlevy is a fine figure of a man.
在他的肖像画中，唐利维是个体形强壮的男子。
16
sb’s finest hour
16. a time when someone is very successful, brave etc 某人的鼎盛时期
The tournament proved to be Gascoigne’s finest hour.
此次锦标赛成为加斯科因的事业高峰。
adv
17 in a way that is satisfactory or acceptable [尤口] 很好 especially spoken
‘How’s it going?’ ‘Fine, thanks.’
“你好吗？”“很好，谢谢。”
The dress fitted me fine.
这条连衣裙我穿正合身。
If I had a good job and my boyfriend stayed at home, that’d suit me fine (=be very acceptable to me) .
要是我有一份好工作，而我男朋友呆在家里，我完全能够接受。
18
do fine
a. to be satisfactory or acceptable b. to do something well or in a satisfactory way c. to be healthy and well 身体健康 spoken
‘Something very light,’ he ordered. ‘An omelette will do fine.’
“来点简单的，”他点道，“一份煎蛋卷就可以了。”
Don’t worry, you’re doing fine. Keep at it.
别担心，你做得不错，继续下去。
‘How’s your husband?’ ‘He’s doing fine, thank you.’
“你丈夫好吗？”“他很好，谢谢。”
19 if you cut something fine, you cut it into very small or very thin pieces 〔切得〕细小地;
20
cut it/things fine
to leave yourself only just enough time to do something [非正式] 留出刚刚好的时间，把时间扣得很紧 informal
verb
21 to make someone pay money as a punishment 对…处以罚款
fine sb for (doing) sth
She was fined for speeding.
她因超速驾车而被罚款 。
fine sb £200/$500 etc
The club was fined £50,000 for financial irregularities.
这家俱乐部因财务违规行为被罚款 5 万英镑。
noun
22 money that you have to pay as a punishment 罚金，罚款
a £40 fine 40
英镑罚款
pay a fine/pay £100/$50 etc in fines
She was ordered to pay £150 in parking fines, plus court costs.
她被责令支付 150 英镑停车罚金，外加诉讼费。
Councils will get sweeping powers to impose fines on drivers who park illegally.
各市政会将有绝对权力对违法停车者处以罚款。
heavy/hefty fine (a large fine) 巨额罚金
If convicted, the men face heavy fines.
如被定罪的话，这些人将面临巨额罚金。