1. vt. & vi.（使）适合　 (cause to) be suitable for
2. vt.安装　 provide and put correctly into place
3. vt. & vi.试穿　 try on for size

　～ a lock　装锁
　～ facts　符合事实
　～ fog lights　安装在雾中使用的灯
　～ new seat covers　安装新椅套
　～ the conditions　适合情况
　always ～　一向适合
　ill ～　不适合
　～ all right　完全合适
　～ best　最适于
　～ well　好关
　～ badly　关不上
　～ closely　完全适合
　～ eminently　非常符合
　～ exactly　完全地吻合
　～ ideally　完美地结合
　～ neatly　绝对地符合
　～ nicely　十分贴切
　～ perfectly　完美地结合
　～ physically　自然地符合
　～ plainly　简陋地装备
　～ successfully　成功地结合
　～ temperamentally　不稳定地结合
　～ uniquely　独一无二地结合
　～ in　适合
　～ in with　适合，符合
　～ on　试穿（衣服），安上，安装，盖上
　～ out　供应，装备，配备
　～ throughout　全部地符合
　～ together　配得上，配得起来，契合在一起
　～ up　供应，装备，配备
　～ for　使…适应，使…胜任
　～ oneself for　做好…准备
　～ into　使…任命于，使…适合于
　～ round　调整得一致
　～ to　把…装到…上，使一致，使适应
　～ with　用…装备，给…配备，向…供应

　The cat fits perfectly.　这顶帽子挺合适的。
　This pair of shoes fit perfectly. I will take this pair.　这双鞋大小刚合适，我就买这双了。
　If this shirt doesn't fit, may I change it later?　如果这件衬衫不合身，我可以来调换吗?
　The door fits badly.　门关不严。
　They don't fit together.　它们装配不起来。
　The broken pieces won't fit.　这些碎片拼不起来。
　Does the coat fit you?　这件上衣合你的身吗?
　You ought to have that coat tailored to fit you.　你应该把那件衣服裁得合身。
　It's difficult to fit him; he's so fat.　要他穿着合适很难做到，他太胖了。
　Therapeutic measures were selected to fit the patient.　选择治疗措施以适应病人的需要。
　Does this plan fit our present and future needs?　这个计划适应我们目前和未来的需要吗?
　His speech fitted the occasion well.　他的演说很合时宜。
　Each of you must find the technique that fits your convenience.　你们每个人都必须找到自己感到方便的方法。
　No program of work will fit every community.　没有一种工作规划对各个团体都适用。
　The sheets are made in several sizes to fit different sizes of bed.　这些床单有几种尺寸规格，以便与大小不同的床配套。
　He will just fit the post.　他会相当地称职。
　As the work is great, I intend to appoint a strong man to fit it.　由于这项工作责任重大，我打算派个能干的人去承担。
　The electrician fitted my new cooker.　电工为我安装新炊具。
　I took the wheels off and fitted them again and again, but they still didn't move.　我把轮子都卸下来，安装了好几次，但是轮子仍旧不转。
　Each of the tubes has to be fitted inside the other.　这些管子必须一个套一个。
　The machines were fitted in position.　机械都已安装到位了。
　This room has been fitted carpets.　这个房间已铺了地毯。
　The authorities fitted the explorers a fleet.　当局为探险者配备了一艘舰艇。
　His great height fitted him to play basketball.　他身材高大，适于打篮球。
　Through such activity in peace time, we have fitted ourselves to undertake many tasks in case of enemy attack.　通过和平时期的这种活动，万一敌人进攻，我们就能承担许多任务。
　She is not fitted to play the part of Juliet.　她演朱丽叶不合适。
　The food was not fitted to eat.　这食物不宜吃。

 ♣ fit for　(v.+prep.)
1. 给…量尺寸以便做… measure for
　The military hospital will fit any wounded soldier for a false leg.　军队医院将为任何伤兵配制假肢。
2. 适于，适合 be suitable for sth
　His great height fitted him for team games.　他个头高大，适合参加团体运动项目。
　You can best fit yourself for your new responsibility by studying all these papers left by the former chairman.　研究一下前主席留下的文件，你就能使自己胜任新的职责。
　Military training fits men for long marches.　军事训练使人适应长途行军。
　My long experience fits me for the job.　我长期的经验使我能适应这一工作。
 ♣ fit in　(v.+adv.)
1. 有地方容纳 be able to be contained
　I don't think this is the box that this toy came in, it won't fit in.　我想这个箱子不是装这个玩具的，它装不下。
　All of us couldn't fit in there.　那里挤不下我们所有的人。
　There was so much furniture in the sale room that it became impossible to fit any more in.　售货厅里家具太多，再也放不下别的了。
　The room is so small that I don't think we can fit in another bed.　这间房间太小了，我看再要放一张床就放不下了。
2. 有时间从事（某事），有时间接待（某人） find time to do sth; find time to admit sb
　Mr. Sharp is seeing people all morning, but if the matter is urgent, I will see if I can fit you in.　整个上午夏普先生一直在会客，但是，如果你有急事，我看是否能给你安排进去。
　Although I am very busy, I'll try to fit in a game of tennis at the weekend.　我虽然很忙，但还是尽可能在周末挤出时间打一场网球。
　I am sure you can fit me in somewhere.　我相信你能找个地方安排我。
3. 相处融洽，合得来 behave or feel as if belonging or suiting
　Mary joined a painting group but didn't seem to fit in, so she left.　玛丽参加了一个绘画组，但是似乎和那些人合不来，所以她又退了出来。
 ♣ fit in with　(v.+adv.+prep.)
　适合，适应，符合，与…一致　agree with
　His plans to take his vacation early in August fit in with mine.　他打算8月初休假的计划正好与我符合。
　New members must fit in with the rest of the committee.　新委员必须与其他委员协调配合。
　His examples fitted in well with his argument.　他举的例子很能说明他的论点。
　I will change my timetable to fit in with yours.　我将改一下我的时间表，以便与你的一致。
　My holiday arrangements must fit in with yours.　我的假期安排必须和你的假期安排一致。
　Your ideas fit in with mine.　你的想法和我的一致。
　I will try to fit my arrangements in with yours.　我将尽量使我的安排与你的一致。
 ♣ fit into　(v.+prep.)
　适合，合乎…的时间〔空间〕，与…融为一体　take the right space or time in
　If I gain any more weight, I won't be able to fit into my clothes.　如果我的体重再增加一点，我的衣服就不合身了。
　I don't think she'll fit into the organization.　我认为她不适合参加这个组织。
　He did not fit so easily into the life in America.　他没有马上适应在美国的生活。
　The house fits into the scenery so well that you can hardly see it.　这个房子与这儿的风景浑然一体，几乎都看不出来了。
　I cannot fit this toy into the box, are you sure it is the right one?　我实在没办法把这个玩具装进这个箱子中，你肯定是这个箱子吗?
　Any new building must be fitted into the existing appearance of the city.　任何建筑物都必须与本城目前的景观相协调。
 ♣ fit on¹　(v.+adv.)
1. 把…安于某物之上 place sth on sth
　I do not think this is the right lid for this box, I cannot fit it on.　我看这个盖子不是盖这个箱子的，我怎么也盖不好它。
2. 试穿 try clothing to see if it is the right size
　My dress-maker has asked me to fit on the new suit tomorrow.　我的裁缝叫我明天去试试我的新衣服。
 ♣ fit on²　(v.+prep.)
　把…安在…上　place sth exactly on sth
　I cannot fit the lid on this box.　我盖不好这个箱子盖儿。
　Father fitted a new tyre on my bike.　父亲给我的自行车安上了新的外胎。
　Expansion joints of various kinds are fitted on steam pipes.　各种各样的伸缩接头被安装在蒸气管道上了。
 ♣ fit out　(v.+adv.)
　以…装备，供给…以必需品　supply with necessary
　We must fit the expedition out with the best equipment.　我们必须向探险队提供最好的装备。
　We must fit the boy out for school.　我们必须为这个男孩准备好上学用品。
　The ship has been newly fitted out.　这艘轮船已装备一新。
　The new machine has been fitted out for a trial.　这部新机器装配好了，准备试机。
 ♣ fit round　(v.+prep.)
1. 拴住，能牢牢抓住 hold or be able to hold
　The baby's hands are too small to fit round the ball.　这个婴儿的手太小，抓不住这个球。
2. 为适应而改变… change to suit sth
　I don't mind fitting my timetable round yours.　我可以改变我的时间表来适应你的。
 ♣ fit to　(v.+prep.)
　与…相配，与…相称，相对应　match; suit
　See if the frame fits to the door, and if it does, then finish making it.　看一看这门框是否与门吻合，如果吻合，就把它安装好。
　We should fit the punishment to the crime.　我们应该依罪量刑。
　See if you can fit any of these odd lids to this set of containers.　看一看你是否能用这些大小不等的盖子盖上这套容器。
　Fit the appetite to the task.　看菜吃饭。
　We have to fit ourselves to the requirements of our jobs.　我们必须调整自己以适应工作的需要。
　We always fit our deeds to our words.　我们向来说话算话。
 ♣ fit together　(v.+adv.)
1. 把零散的东西拼凑成… make sth whole from separate parts
　The ship-wrecked sailors were able to fit a rough shelter together from building materials that they found on the island.　这些遇难的水手在岛上找到一些建筑材料搭了一个简陋的房子。
2. 组成一个整体 form a whole or unity
　These broken pieces of plates don't fit together, they must be parts of different ones.　这些盘子的碎片合不到一起，它们肯定是不同盘子的碎片。
　The movements of this piece of music somehow don't fit together.　这段乐曲的乐章不怎么连贯。
 ♣ fit up　(v.+adv.)
1. 装备必需品 supply with necessary things
　There's room at the end of the garage to fit up a workbench.　车库那边有空地方可以安置一个工作台。
　It costs a lot of money to fit up a new office.　装饰一间办公室要花很多钱。
　The royal train was fitted up with costly furniture.　皇家火车上配有昂贵的家具。
　The hotel has been fitted up with modern comforts and conveniences.　这家旅馆配备有各种现代设备。
2. 放置好，安装好 make sth ready
　Please fit the machine up for this afternoon's class.　请为今天下午的课准备好机器。
　New blackboards have been fitted up in all the classrooms.　教室里都安装上了新黑板。
3. 临时做成… make or build sth that can be used for a short time
　Please stay here, we can fit up a bed for the night.　请住在这儿吧，我们可以搭一张床过夜。
4. 给（某人）安排住处 find a place to stay
　I will fit you up with a bed at my house.　我将在家里给你安排个床住下。
　Your uncle should be able to fit you up with a job in his firm.　你叔叔应该能够替你在他的公司里找到一份工作。
5. 给（某人）硬套罪名 make sb seem guilty of a crime when in fact he is not
　I didn't take the jewels, the police have fitted me up.　我没有偷珠宝，是警察硬栽给我的。
 ♣ fit with　(v.+prep.)
　给…装配…　supply with sth
　I must ask the dentist to fit me with some new teeth.　我必须请牙医给我镶几颗新牙。
　Each drawer was fitted with a lock.　每个抽屉上都安了一把锁。
　Each office is fitted with bookshelves.　每间办公室都装配有书架。

 ♣ fit, adapt
　这两个词的共同意思是“（使）适应”“（使）适合”。其区别是：
1. fit还可用作名词和形容词，而adapt只能用作动词。
2. adapt强调适应新的情况、要求、目的、境遇等，而fit指某物形状、大小、尺寸适合于某人或某物。例如：
　The chameleon adapts to its surroundings by changing color.　变色蜥蜴用变色来适应环境。
　This dress doesn't fit me any more.　这件衣服再也不合我的身了。
3. adapt的对象由介词for或to引出；fit的对象由for引出。例如：
　The novel has been adapted for the stage.　这本小说已改编成剧本。
　He quickly adapted to the climate in the high mountains.　他很快就适应了高山气候。
　Her experience and abilities fit her admirably for the job.　凭她的经验和才能她非常适合胜任这项工作。
 ♣ fit, suit
　这两个词都有“适合”的意思。其区别是：
1. fit在用于衣着、鞋帽等场合下的“适合”时，指的是大小、形状、宽松方面；而suit则着重指颜色、款式、色调方面的合适。例如：

2. 如果衣着使某人看上去有吸引力，不能用fit，而要用suit. 例如：
　I love you in that dress, it really suits you.　我很喜欢你穿的这件衣服，它使你看上去很有吸引力。
 ♣ fit, adjust, match
　这三个词都有“适应”“适合”的含义。其区别是：fit是一般用语，意味很广，指适合条件、环境、目的、要求等，用于衣服、帽子等时，指它们的形状或大小适合身体；match多指“大小、色调、形状、性质等方面的搭配”; adjust指“（作些）调整使完全符合或适应”，一般与具体事物连用，有时也用反身代词作宾语。例如：
　Try the new key and see if it fits.　试试新配的钥匙，看看是否合适。
　We should get some new curtains to match the carpet.　我们应该买些新窗帘来配这条地毯。
　She adjusted the lamp so that the light fell directly on her book.　她把灯移动了一下，使灯光正好照在书上。

1. 我的鞋不适合我穿。
　［误］ I'm not fitted by my shoes.
　［正］ My shoes don't fit me.
　［析］ 当fit作“合适，适合”讲时，不用于被动结构。
2. 这件衣服她穿正合适。
　［误］ The dress fitted for her nicely.
　［正］ The dress fitted her nicely.
　［析］ 当fit表示“适合于…”时，常作及物动词，后面可直接接人作宾语，一般不用介词。
3. 调子和词正合适。
　［误］ The tune is exactly fitting the words.
　［正］ The tune exactly fitts the words.
　［析］ fit作“合适，适应”解时是静态动词，一般不用于进行体。

　fit　的过去式和过去分词在美式英语中是fit，在英式英语中是fitted，美式英语中有时也使用fitted，如：We fitted the new lock on the door.

1. 合适的，适宜的　 suitable or suited for sb/sth; well adapted for sb/sth; good enough for sb/sth
2. 健康的　 in good health, especially because of regular physical exercise
3. 恰当的，正当的，得体的　 suitable and right, usually according to accepted social standards

　feel ～　感觉身体很好
　keep sb ～　使人健康
　see〔think〕 ～　认为…适当，决心，决定
　amazingly ～　好极了
　just ～　只配
　physically ～　体力〔身体〕合适
　quite ～　良好
　so ～　如此健康
　very ～　非常合适
　～ enough　足够
　～ for　适合于
　food ～ for a dog　适合狗吃的食
　～ for the standard　合乎标准
　～ to be tied　极为愤怒的，气冲冲的
　～ to burst　笑破肚子
　～ to drop　简直要倒下

　We must decide at once on a fit time and place for the meeting.　我们必须马上定一个合适的开会时间和地点。
　Only fit applicants need apply.　只有符合条件的申请人需要申请。
　She's not a fit person to be in charge of small children.　她不是一个适宜看管孩子的人。
　I should have attended the lecture yesterday, but I was not fit.　昨天我本应去听讲座的，但身体不好没有去。
　He runs 3 miles every morning; that's why he's so fit.　他每天上午跑3英里路，因此才那么强壮。
　You look very fit.　你看上去很健康。
　I hope you're keeping fit.　希望你保持健康。
　She is fit for the job.　她适合做这项工作。
　The old Prime Minister was a wise, honest man who was more fit for his office than anyone else.　老首相可是个聪明诚实的人，比谁都称职。
　Such a boat is only fit for a calm sea.　这种船只适合于在风平浪静的海上航行。
　This book is fit for the children.　这本书适合儿童阅读。
　He is now well and fit for work.　他现在很健康，能做工作。
　We must decide at once on a fit time and place for the meeting.　我们必须马上定一个合适的开会时间和地点。
　The house is fit for human habitation.　这房子适宜人居住。
　The food is not fit for eating.　这食物不宜吃了。
　The manager is not fit for his position.　这位经理不称职。
　I don't think she's really fit for the job.　我觉得她实在不能胜任这项工作。
　She's just fit for a job as a secretary.　她只适合于当秘书。
　The food was not fit to eat.　那食物不能吃。
　The water is not fit to drink.　这水不适宜饮用。
　She's not fit to be in charge of small children.　她不适合照看婴儿。
　The young man is now fit to ride.　这个年轻人可以骑马。
　It is not fit that you should speak to your mother like that.　你对你母亲这样讲话是不合适的。
　It is fit that we give thanks.　我们致谢是应该的。

 ♣ as fit as a fiddle
　非常健康的，感觉良好　in very good physical condition
　I felt as fit as a fiddle after my walking holiday.　我经过假期的徒步旅行，身体极好。
　I arrived at my destination feeling as fit as a fiddle.　我到达了目的地，自我感觉良好。
 ♣ fit to burst
　几乎要爆炸　as if about to explode
　They were laughing fit to burst.　他们笑破了肚皮。
 ♣ fit to drop
　几乎要瘫在地上的　(as if) about to fall on the ground, especially because of extreme tiredness
　They worked until they were fit to drop.　他们劳累得几乎要倒下去了。
 ♣ see〔think〕 fit
　认为干…是合适的　consider it correct, convenient or acceptable (to do sth); decide or choose
　Do as you think fit.　你认为怎么做好就怎么做吧。
　In his mercy, Allah had seen fit to spare him once again.　真主发慈悲，再次饶恕了他。
　The newspaper did not see fit to publish my letter.　该报认为不宜发表我的信。
　She thought fit to buy two expensive hats at a time.　她认为在那时买两顶很贵的帽子是很合适的。

 ♣ fit, appropriate, proper, suitable
　这组词都有“适当的”“合适的”意思。其区别是：
1. proper强调经过判断觉得是适宜的、合理的；fit指适合某种目的、用途、条件、要求或某人有能力胜任某种工作或职务等；suitable强调适合某种环境、情况或某种特殊需要；appropriate除指某一事物符合一定的目的外，也可指人、物品、特征、地方、时间等被社会公认为正确。例如：
　Thick woollen clothes are not appropriate for a hot summer day.　厚的毛衣不适于夏天穿。
　They will visit the country again at a proper time.　他们将在适当的时候再度访问这个国家。
　These clothes are suitable for a weekend.　这些衣服适宜于周末穿。
　That man is not fit for the position.　那个人不适合那一位置。
2. proper是较正式的用法；fit是最普通用法。
 ♣ fit, apt
　这两个词都有“合适的”“恰当的”意思。其区别是：fit表示学得的能力适合，可指某人对于某项工作是合格的、能胜任的，还可指做某事是适当的；apt表示自然的或天生的倾向，含有主动的意味。例如：
　He is physically fit to be an airman.　他体格健康，适合当飞行员。
　The ground is apt for the plow.　这块地适于耕作。
 ♣ fit, healthy, well
　参见healthy条。
 ♣ 下面两个句子意思不同：

1. 这本字典我们用很合适。
　［误］ The dictionary is fit to our use.
　［正］ The dictionary is fit for our use.
　［析］ 当表示“对…适合”时用介词for，不可用介词to.
2. 这食物不适宜吃。
　［误］ The food is not fit to be eaten.
　［正］ The food is not fit to eat.
　［析］ be fit to do表示“适合〔适宜〕做…”，习惯上用不定式的主动形式，而不用被动形式。
3. 国家正在打仗时你不应该享乐。
　［误］ It is not fit that you made merry while the country is fighting a war.
　［正］ It is not fit that you should make merry while the country is fighting a war.
　［析］ It is (not) fit that-clause表示“…是（不）适合的”，从句中要用"should+动词原形”的结构。

1. S 适合的样子，合身　 way in which sth, especially a garment, fits
2. C （病）发作，昏厥，痉挛　 a sudden attack of epilepsy disease with violent movements and loss of consciousness
3. S 突然爆发　 sudden burst of (laughter, activity, etc.)

　give sb ～s　使人大吃一惊，使人极端愤怒
　have〔throw〕 a ～　大发脾气，大为震惊
　have a ～ of blues〔a blue〕 ～　情绪低落，无精打采，郁郁不乐
　apoplectic ～　中风
　bad ～　不合身
　beautiful〔excellent〕 ～　合身极了
　blue ～　大惊失色，震惊
　comfortable ～　舒适
　easy〔exact〕 ～　很〔正〕合身
　fainting ～　昏厥
　good ～　合身
　perfect ～　完全合身
　special ～　特制接头
　curve ～　曲线拟合，实验曲线的符合
　～ joint　套筒接合
　～ key　配合键
　～ quality　配合等级
　～ tolerance　配合公差
　by〔in〕 ～s and starts　一阵一阵地，间歇地
　in a ～ (of)　突发地
　beat〔knock〕 sb into ～s　把某人打得落花流水，轻易地打败某人
　burst into a ～ of laughter　哈哈大笑起来
　a ～ of　一阵，一时
　a ～ of acute pain　一阵剧痛
　a ～ of anger〔passion〕　发脾气，一时气愤
　a ～ of coughing　一阵咳嗽
　a ～ of curiosity　一阵好奇心
　a ～ of energy〔enthusiasm〕　一股〔热忱，热心〕
　a ～ of fury　勃然大怒
　a ～ of house cleaning　打扫屋子时的一阵忙碌
　a ～ of laughter　一阵笑声
　a ～ of weeping　一阵哭泣

　Don't you think the clothes are a nice fit?　难道你们不认为这衣服非常合身吗?
　The coat is a bad fit.　这上衣不合身。
　This coat is a beautiful fit.　这件上衣非常合身。
　I'll try to climb through, but it's a tight fit.　我想爬过去，但是这太窄了。
　She suffers from epileptic fits.　她有癫痫的毛病。
　She fell down in a fit.　她突然昏倒了。
　I had a blue fit when he walked into the room, I thought he had died years ago.　他走进房间来时，我吓昏了，我以为他多年前就死了。
　The man collapsed on the floor in a fit.　这男子昏倒在地。
　In the election, he was beaten into fits.　在选举时，他被人轻易地击败了。
　He beat his opponent into fits in the match.　比赛中他轻易地击败了他的对手。
　He laughed himself into fits.　他笑得东倒西歪。
　She screamed herself into fits.　她狂吼乱叫。
　She burst into a fit of laughter.　她突然大笑起来。
　In a fit of anger he hit his friend.　他一怒之下打了他的朋友。
　He did it in a fit of temper.　他一怒之下做了这件事。
　I left him in a fit of indignation.　一怒之下，我离开了他。
　In a fit of efficiency he answered all his mail in an hour.　他猛写了一阵，在一小时内回复了全部信件。

 ♣ fit and start
　一阵一阵地　in irregular bursts of activity over a period of time
　The radio works by fits and starts.　这架收音机时好时坏。
　She got none but broken sleep by fits and starts.　她整夜没有睡好，时睡时醒。
　You can't learn a language well by fits and starts.　用一曝十寒的方法，你就不能把一种语言学好。
　Youth only recognizes age by fits and starts.　青年人总是要隔一段时间才会觉察到人的衰老。
 ♣ have a fit
　大吃一惊，大发脾气　suffer a fit
　Mother would have a fit if she saw me in these clothes.　要是母亲看见我穿这种衣服，她一定会大吃一惊。
　Your mother would have a blue fit if she knew of this.　要是你妈妈知道这件事，她一定吓呆了。
　He almost had a fit when he saw the bill.　他看到那账单时大吃一惊。
　Howard will have a fit when he learns that he lost the election.　当霍华德得知他落选时，将会非常生气。

　［同义词］ v. accord, adapt, adjust, agree, arrange, belong, change, dispose, fashion, follow, join, match, meet, position, suit adj. able, adapted, appropriate, apt, correct, due, ready, right, sound, suitable, well n. access, attack, burst, fancy
　［反义词］ v. misfit, unfit adj. improper, inappropriate, misfitted, unfit, unfitted, unfitting, unprepared, unsuitable n. improperness, impropriety, misfit, unfit, unfitness, unpreparedness, unsuitability
　［词源］　中古英语fitten （配合，安装）