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fixed adj.
⇨ deep-seated (fixed ideas) ⇨ set (a fixed period) deep-seated adjective deep-seated ♦︎ deep-rooted ♦︎ entrenched ♦︎ rigid ♦︎ set ♦︎ ingrained ♦︎ inflexible ♦︎ fixedThese words all describe an idea or behaviour that is difficult to change. 这些词均形容观点根深蒂固的、行为不易改变的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆deep-seated / deep-rooted / entrenched / ingrained prejudices◆deep-seated / entrenched / rigid / ingrained / fixed beliefs◆deep-seated / entrenched / ingrained / inflexible attitudes◆entrenched / rigid / ingrained / fixed habits◆deep-seated / deep-rooted / entrenched problems◆a deep-seated / deep-rooted fear / hatred (of sb / sth)◆entrenched / rigid / set / fixed views / ideas◆deeply / firmly entrenched / set / ingrained■ ˌdeep-ˈseated [usually before noun](of feelings, beliefs and problems) very fixed and strong; difficult to change, destroy or solve （感情、信念和问题）根深蒂固的，强烈的，坚定的◆Jealousy usually stems from a deep-seated fear of being rejected.忌妒源自一种根深蒂固的害怕受到排斥的心理。◆She had a deep-seated desire to be different from everybody else.她强烈希望自己能够与众不同。■ ˌdeep-ˈrooted [usually before noun] deep-seated （感情、信念和问题）根深蒂固的，强烈的，坚定的◆Discrimination is a deep-rooted problem in our society.歧视在我们这个社会是个根深蒂固的问题。◆The country's political divisions are deep-rooted.这个国家的政治分歧根深蒂固。NOTE 辨析 Deep-seated or deep-rooted?These words are very close in meaning and range. Deep-seated is often used to describe negative feelings or beliefs that may be difficult to examine because they are held so deeply. 这两个词的含义和使用范围非常接近。deep-seated常形容因植根于内心深处而不易察觉的负面情绪或信念◆They have a deep-seated hatred of the modern world.他们对当今世界怀有强烈的仇恨。 Deep-rooted is slightly more positive and is often used for describing principles or practices that have become established in some way over time. * deep-rooted含义稍微正面一些，常形容长期以来形成的既定原则或做法◆The custom of sending a greeting in a card had become a deep-rooted tradition.寄贺卡的习俗已成为一种根深蒂固的传统。 ■ entrenched / /ɪnˈtrentʃt/ / (of attitudes or habits) established very firmly so that they are very difficult to change （态度或习惯）顽固的，固有的◆The challenge of combating and changing deeply entrenched attitudes is enormous.对抗和改变顽固的态度，这可是巨大的挑战。■ rigid / /ˈrɪdʒɪd/ / (disapproving) (of attitudes or habits) that sb is not willing to change, especially when this is unreasonable （态度或习惯）固执的，僵化的，一成不变的◆Her rigid ideas and stern manner had frightened the children.她那固执的想法和严厉的态度把孩子们吓坏了。■ set (of attitudes or habits) not likely to change （态度或习惯）顽固的，固定的◆He had very set ideas of what he wanted.他对于想要的东西非常固执。◆As people get older, they get set in their ways.随着年龄的增长，人会变得积习成性。■ ingrained / /ɪnˈgreɪnd/ / (of attitudes or habits) that sb has had for a long time and that are therefore difficult to change （态度或习惯）根深蒂固的，日久难改的◆I have reached that age where I have started to question some of my ingrained prejudices.我已经到了开始会反省自己根深蒂固的成见的年龄。◆The belief that we should do our duty is deeply ingrained in most of us.尽职尽责的观念深深积淀于我们大多数人心中。NOTE 辨析 Entrenched or ingrained? Entrenched is used more to talk about the attitudes of a society or whole class of people; ingrained is used more to talk about the attitudes or habits of an individual person. * entrenched多形容一个社会或整个阶层的态度，ingrained多形容个人的心态或习惯。■ inflexible / /ɪnˈfleksəbl/ / (disapproving) (of attitudes or systems) that cannot be changed or made more suitable for a particular situation （态度或体制）顽固的，死板的，僵化的◆The government has shown an increasingly inflexible attitude to dealing with the problem.政府对这个问题的处理态度越来越死硬。◆The rules are too inflexible to allow for human error.这些规定过于死板，不允许出现人为的失误。 OPP flexible ⇨ flexible 1 ■ fixed (of ideas and wishes) held very firmly; not easily changed （想法或愿望）执著的，不易改变的◆My parents had fixed ideas about what I should become.父母对我应该成为怎样的人已有定见。 set adjective set ♦︎ fixed ♦︎ predetermined ♦︎ prearrangedThese words all describe sth that is planned or arranged in advance. 这些词均表示预先安排的、预定的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆set / fixed / predetermined rules◆a set / fixed / predetermined number / level / quantity / pattern◆a set / fixed price■ set [usually before noun] planned or not changing; (of a meal in a restaurant) having a fixed price and a limited choice of dishes 安排好的；确定的；固定的；（餐馆的饭菜）套（餐）◆Each person was given set jobs to do.每个人都分配了预先确定好的工作。◆New vehicles must comply with set safety standards.新车必须符合现有的安全标准。◆There are restaurants nearby that offer a set meal for just a few dollars.附近有些饭店供应价格仅几元钱的套餐。◆the set menu套餐菜单■ fixed staying the same; not changing or that cannot be changed 固定的；不变的；不能变的◆These accounts offer a fixed rate of interest over a defined period.在一定期限内，这些账户有固定利率。◆The money has been invested for a fixed period.这笔款项已做定期投资。■ predetermined / /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːmɪnd; NAmE ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/ (rather formal) decided or chosen in advance, so that it does not happen by chance 预先决定的；事先安排的◆An alarm sounds when the temperature reaches a predetermined level.温度一达到预设的度数，警报就会响起来。 OPP random ⇨ random ■ prearranged /ˌpriːəˈreɪndʒd/ / (rather formal) planned or arranged in advance, especially between two or more people （尤指两个或多个人之间）预先安排的，约定的，预定的◆He gave the prearranged signal to attack.他发出了事先约定的袭击信号。 |