firm

[fə:m]

n.公司, 商行
adj.坚定的, 结实的, 坚固的, 严格的
v.(使)变得坚实, 确定
adv.稳固地,坚定地

a.

1. 稳固的; 牢固的; 结实的

I don't think the chair is firm enough to stand on.

我觉得这椅子不够稳固, 不能站人。

2. 坚定的, 坚决的; 坚挺的

My brother has a firm belief in the value of cold baths.

我的兄弟坚信洗冷水澡有益健康。

3. 坚实的

ad.

稳固地; 牢固地

She holds firm to her belief in God.

她坚信上帝的存在。

vt.

1. 使稳固; 使牢固[(+up)]

2. 使确定下来[(+up)]

We'll firm up the plan soon.

我们不久就要将这一方案确定下来。

vi.

变牢固; 变坚实

The market is firming.

行情正在回升。

词形变化

副词: firmly | 形容词比较级: firmer | 形容词最高级: firmest | 名词: firmness | 动词过去式: firmed | 动词过去分词: firmed | 动词现在分词: firming | 动词第三人称单数: firms |

词义辨析

同义:

a.坚固的

solid  fixed  secure  strong  unyielding  inflexible  stationary  immovable  rigid  

反义:

a.坚实的; 坚定的; 不变的

loose  soft  flabby  flimsy  limp  weak  fragile  flexible  movable  

英英释义

名词 firm:

the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments

同义词：house, business firm

动词 firm:

become taut or tauter

同义词：tauten

make taut or tauter

同义词：tauten

形容词 firm:

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

同义词：steadfast, steady, stiff, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering

not soft or yielding to pressure

同义词：solid

strong and sure

同义词：strong

not subject to revision or change

(of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling

not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall

同义词：steady, unfluctuating

securely established

同义词：established

possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue

pleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed

同义词：crisp, crunchy

securely fixed in place

同义词：fast, immobile

unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause

同义词：loyal, truehearted, fast

副词 firm:

with resolute determination

同义词：firmly, steadfastly, unwaveringly

补充

firmfirm英:[fə:m] 美:[fɚm]adj.1.结实的, 坚硬的, 牢固的The runner has firm muscles.那个赛跑运动员有一身结实的肌肉。His muscles are very firm.他的肌肉很结实。This wet ground is not firm enough to walk on.这块湿地不够坚实, 不能在上面走。2.坚定不移的, 矢志不渝的Our offer was met with a firm refusal.我们的报价被坚决拒绝。3.强有力的; 坚信He kept a firm hold on my arm as he helped me over the fence.他有力地拉着我的手臂, 帮我越过栅栏。I'm a firm believer in always telling the truth.我坚信应该总说真话。vt. & vi.1.(使)坚硬[稳固]The jelly firmed quickly.果冻迅速坚硬起来。He reshuffled the cabinet to firm his government.他重新改组内阁以强化其政府。n.1.公司, 商行The firm has agreed to give me a two weeks' holiday.公司已经同意给我两个星期的假。

例句

1. Perhaps they need the guiding hand of a firm father figure.他们也许需要一个像父亲般坚定的人物来引领自己。 2. The republic lacked firm, capable leadership.这个共和国缺少坚定而有才能的领导层。 3. She had to be firm with him. 'I don't want to see you again.'她只好态度坚决地对他说：“我不想再见到你了。” 4. The President has appealed to his European partners to stand firm on the issue.总统已经向其欧洲伙伴呼吁, 请他们在此问题上站稳立场。 5. The council is standing firm against the barrage of protest.委员会坚决反对此次接二连三的抗议。 6. Choose a firm mattress.选一个硬实的床垫。 7. The company has a firm foothold in the British market.该公司在英国市场站稳了脚跟。 8. She reintroduced the knee-length, now a firm favourite.她重新引进了这款齐膝服装, 现在成了人们的最爱。 9. The product is a firm favourite with our older customers.这个产品一直受到老年顾客青睐。 10. Bali has become a firm favourite with travellers.巴厘岛已经成为旅游者一直向往的天堂。 11. If you have to climb up, use a firm platform or a sturdy ladder.如果非要爬上去, 要么得踩一个牢靠的台子, 要么用一个结实的梯子。 12. The handshake was firm and cool.这次握手沉着而有力。 13. He managed to grasp the metal, get a firm grip of it and heave his body upwards.他设法抓到金属物, 紧紧地握住, 并用力把身体往上拉。 14. We have a firm offer for the house.我们对这栋房子给出了明确的报价。 15. It is my firm belief that an effective partnership between police and the public is absolutely necessary.我坚信警方与公众进行有效合作是非常有必要的。 16. He holds very firm views.他固守己见。 17. He made a firm decision to leave.他决意要离开。 18. We have no firm evidence.我们没有确凿的证据。 19. There's unlikely to be firm news about the convoy's progress for some time.在一段时间里不可能有关于车队行进情况的可靠消息。 20. I'm a firm believer in eating a healthy diet.我是健康饮食的坚定信仰者。 21. Cotton prices remain firm and demand is strong.棉花价格依然坚挺, 需求依然旺盛。 22. The shares held firm at 280p.股价稳定在280便士。 23. He has a firm grasp of the principles.他牢牢掌握了这些原则。 24. Although the Yakutians are a minority, they have firm control of the territory.尽管雅库特人在人数上属于少数, 但他们牢牢控制着这片土地。 25. The firm's employees were expecting large bonuses.这家公司的员工期盼着丰厚的奖金。 26. He works for a large firm in London.他在伦敦的一家大公司上班。 27. firm more soil over the roots and water thoroughly.把根部的土压实一些, 把水浇透。 28. He firmed his resolve.他坚定了决心。 29. The horse race took place in April when the ground had firmed.赛马在4月份地面变硬后举办。 30. Safeway firmed to 392.5p following a more optimistic than expected trading statement.比预期更为乐观的业绩公布后, 西夫韦的股票微涨至392.5便士。 31. His back is straightening, his chin firming: the need to survive is toughening him up.他的背开始挺直了, 下巴绷紧了：求生的欲望使他变得更加坚强。 32. He reshuffled the cabinet to firm his government.他改组内阁以强化其政府。 33. to firm one's grip on the gun紧握枪 34. to firm the soil把土地弄得坚实 35. to firm up ties with the crowd加强与群众的联系 36. His confidence is firming.他的信心变得坚定起来。 37. The soil is firming up now that the weather is drier.现在天气干燥了，所以土地变得坚实起来。 38. After a long decline, prices are firming again.在长期跌落之后，物价又开始回升。 39. the bed should be reasonably firm, but not too hard.床应该相当坚固，但又不能太硬。 40. no building can stand without firm foundations.没有牢固的地基，任何建筑都是建不起来的。 41. he was unable to establish the shop on a firm financial footing.他没有能力把店建立在雄厚的经济基础上。 42. you need a firm grip on the steering.你得抓紧方向盘。 43. he didn't like being firm with Lennie, but he had to.他不想跟伦妮来硬的，但不这样又不行。 44. he retains a firm belief in the efficacy of prayer.他仍对祷告的作用坚信不疑。 45. we became firm friends.我们成了莫逆之交。 46. she had no firm plans for the next day.她对第二天没有明确的计划。 47. the pound was firm against the dollar.英镑对美元比价坚挺。 48. how can I firm up a sagging bustline?.我怎样才能让下垂的胸部坚挺起来呢？。 49. he believed house prices would firm by the end of the year.他认为房价年末会小幅回升。 50. [with complement]the shares firmed 15p to 620p.股价上涨15便士，达到620便士。 51. the agreements still have to be firmed up.协议仍有待确定。 52. the Chancellor has held firm to tough economic policies.总理坚定不移地奉行强硬的经济政策。 53. she will stand firm against the government's proposal.她会坚决抵制政府的提议。 54. a firm of estate agents.房地产经纪公司。 55. a firm mattress坚硬的床垫 56. firm muscles坚实的肌肉 57. She kept a firm grip on her mother's hand.她紧握着她妈妈的手。 58. a firm commitment/decision/offer坚定的承诺╱决定╱提议 59. He's very firm with his children.他管孩子管得很严。 60. You have to show the examiner that you have a firm grasp (= good knowledge) of grammar.你要向主考表明，你的语法掌握得很好。 61. Those children need a teacher with a firm hand.那些孩子需要有个管得严的老师。 62. Which firm do you work for?你在哪家企业做事？ 63. firm flesh紧实的肉 64. firm muscles结实的肌肉 65. a firm mattress结实的床垫 66. a firm stomach紧实的小肚子 67. a firm cheese硬邦邦的奶酪 68. a firm base/foundation坚实的基础 69. "He believes that his argument is on firm ground/footing. [=that he has good support, evidence, etc., for his argument]"他认为自己的论点有确凿的论据支撑。 70. a firm [=strong] handshake/grip坚定而有力的握手/紧紧抓住 71. She has a firm grasp of the basic principles.她牢牢把握住几个基本原则。 72. They insist on maintaining firm control over the project.他们坚持牢牢地掌控住这个项目。 73. He spoke to her in a soft but firm voice.他以温柔但坚定的语气和她讲话。 74. The time has come for us to take a firm stand.我们选定立场的时候到了。 75. The children need gentle but firm handling.这些孩子需要温柔的呵护，但也需要严格的管理。 76. We've made firm [=definite] plans for next weekend.我们已经敲定了下周末的计划。 77. a firm price/estimate/offer确定的价格/估算/报价 78. The dollar remained firm against the euro.美元兑欧元的汇率依旧坚挺。 79. reaching a firm conclusion/decision得出确定的结论；下定决心 80. They haven't set a firm date for their wedding.他们还未确定婚礼的日期。 81. The campaign has taken a firm hold on the public's imagination.这次竞选牢牢地抓住了公众的想象力。 82. I'm a firm [=strong] believer in the value of exercise. = I have a firm belief in the value of exercise.我坚信锻炼身体的价值。 83. Those two are firm friends. [=they are very close friends]他们俩是铁杆儿朋友。 84. "They stood firmly [=steadfastly, solidly] behind their boss."他们坚定地支持他们的老板。 85. He pulled the hat down firmly over his ears.他把帽子拉下来将耳朵捂得严严实实的。 86. I firmly [=strongly] believe in the value of exercise.我坚信锻炼身体的价值。 87. She's got her feet firmly (planted) on the ground. [=she is a practical and sensible person]她是个脚踏实地的人。 88. the firmness of the mattress床垫的硬度 89. the firmness of the price/estimate/offer价格/估算/报价的确定性 90. We still need to firm up our vacation plans.我们的假期计划还需最后敲定。 91. I've been doing exercises to firm (up) and strengthen my stomach muscles.我坚持锻炼以使腹肌变得结实。 92. She firmed [=tightened] her grip on the racket.她握紧了球拍。 93. Her early failures only firmed [=strengthened] her resolve (to succeed).早期的失败反而坚定了她（要成功）的决心。 94. The market is firming.市场行情正在趋于平稳。 95. The market is firming up.市场行情正在趋于平稳。 96. Imports are rising and prices are firming up.进口在增加，价格在逐渐趋于稳定。 97. a firming cream [=a cream that makes your skin less loose]紧肤霜 98. a law firm法律事务所 99. a consulting firm [=company]咨询公司