Old English fægernes "beauty;" see fair (adj.) + -ness. Meaning "even-handedness, impartiality" is from mid-15c. Meaning "lightness of complexion" is from 1590s.
权威例句
1. It does hold you to certain standards of fairness.
它的确能让你恪守某些公平原则。
2. He says the new document will guar-antee fairness for blacks in Georgia.
他说这个新文件将保证佐治亚州的黑人受到公平对待。
3. Americans have an innate sense of fairness.
美国人有一种天生的公平观。
4. the fairness of the judicial system
司法制度的公正性
5. Their reputation for fairness is a matter for pride.