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  • Derivatives : n  firmness ; adv  firmly
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

firm [fəːm]
  1. 1. adjective [+mattress] [ ground] 硬实
  2. 2. adjective [+person] 坚定
  3. 3. adjective [+grasp] [ hold] [ grip] 稳定而有力的
    I took a firm hold on the rope.
    牢牢地抓着绳子
  4. 4. adjective [fig] 毫不动摇
    He has a firm grasp of the principles.
    毫不动摇坚持原则
  5. 5. adjective [+views] [ leadership] 强有力的
  6. 6. adjective [+offer] 确定
  7. 7. adjective [+decision] [ opinion] 坚决
    He made a firm decision to leave.
    他作出坚决决定离开
  8. 8. adjective [+evidence] [ news] [ information] 确凿
    We have no firm evidence.
    我们没有确凿证据
  9. 9. noun [c] (company) 公司
    to be firm with sb
    严格对待某人
    to stand firm
    立场坚定
    to be a firm believer in sth
    是某事坚定的信仰者

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

firm [fɜːm]
  1. 1. n.[c] 公司商行
    The effect on small firms will be disasterous to say the least.
    往轻里说,它对小企业影响也将是灾难性的
  2. 2. adjective 坚定的坚决的,不可动摇
    I am lucky to have so many firm friends in my life.
    生活中有这么可靠的朋友,我感到幸运
    Only a few employees had a firm loyalty to the company.
    只有一部分员工公司非常忠诚
  3. 3. adjective 坚硬的坚实的耐压的
    The campers looked for firm ground to rest on.
    这些野营者找到一块牢固的地方扎营
    The snow was firm underfoot.
    脚下的雪很厚实
  4. 4. adjective 稳定有力
    Children need a firm hand when they are young.
    在孩子们还小的时候他们需要一双有力的大手来扶持
  5. 5. adjective 确定的不可更改
    They team has not given any of the players a firm offer.
    这只球队没有任何球员做出明确的承诺
  6. 6. adjective 稳健的平稳的,不颤抖摇晃的
    The recruiter greets everyone with a firm handshake.
    招募者紧紧握住每个人的手,向他们表示祝贺
    His voice was firm and confident.
    他的语气坚定自信
  7. 7. adjective 稳定的平稳的不易波动的
    Stock prices failed to remain firm after the reports.
    这些报告发表之后股价不再坚挺了。
    Stocks are still firm.
    股票市场仍然坚挺
  8. 8. adjective 牢固的
    There were no firm foundations for economic recovery.
    经济复苏基础并不牢固
  9. 9. adjective 结实的,壮实
    Many gymnasts have firm muscles.
    许多体操运动员都有发达肌肉
  10. 10. adjective 牢固的牢牢固定的
    The big oak tree was still firm after the tornado.
    龙卷风过后,这棵大橡树依旧岿然屹立
    The post was still firm after being hit by the car.
    汽车撞击之后这个柱子依然牢固
  11. 11. adjective 忠实的,始终如一
    Even after they broke up, they remained firm friends.
    即使已经分手了,他们依然好朋友
  12. 12. adverb 稳定地,坚决地,坚定不移
    She firmly believed in the prophecy.
    笃信神谕。
    You must stand firm.
    必须坚定
  13. 13. vi. 结实,变紧实
    Her muscles had become firm after a few months of exercising.
    经过几个月的锻炼她的肌肉变得结实起来
    Stock prices firmed up after positive news from major companies.
    几家大公司发布积极消息之后股价开始节节高升
    Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly.
    如果经常锻炼你的肌肉就会结实
  14. 14. vi. 使……变紧实
    The arrangements were firmed up for the weekend.
    周末日程已经排满了。

Collins English-English Dictionary

firm [f3ːm]
  1. 1. adj not soft or yielding to a touch or pressure; rigid; solid
  2. 2. adj securely in position; stable or stationary
  3. 3. adj definitely established; decided; settled
  4. 4. adj enduring or steady; constant
  5. 5. adj having determination or strength; resolute
  6. 6. adj (of prices, markets, etc) tending to rise
  7. 7. adv in a secure, stable, or unyielding manner
    he stood firm over his obligation to pay
  8. 8. vb [sometimes foll by up] to make or become firm
  9. 9. vi. [intr] [Austral] [horse racing] (of a horse) to shorten in odds
  10. 10. vi. [Etymology] C14: from Latin firmus
firm [f3ːm]
  1. 1. n a business partnership
  2. 2. n any commercial enterprise
  3. 3. n a team of doctors and their assistants
  4. 4. n [Brit] [Slang] a gang of criminals
  5. 5. n a gang of football hooligans
  6. 6. n [Etymology] C16 (in the sense: signature): from Spanish firma signature, title of a partnership or business concern, from firmar to sign, from Latin firmare to confirm, from firmus firm

Examples

a firm faith
坚定的信念
a firm contract
法律上正式签字的契约
to have a firm hold over someone
牢牢控制住某人
These magazines are produced by the same firm.
这些杂志都是由同一家公司出版的。
Because of my back problems, I need to sleep in a firm mattress.
我背部有毛病,所以需要睡在比较硬的垫子上。

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