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firm
  • 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] [lit] 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 [fɝm] [fəːm]
  1. 1. adjective 坚固的坚实的结实的,坚硬的
    Because of my back problems, I need to sleep in a firm mattress.
    背部有毛病,所以需要睡在比较硬的垫子上。
  2. 2. adjective 牢固的稳固
    You will need a firm platform to perform that stunt.
    我们需要固定的台子表演那个特技
  3. 3. adjective 连续不断的始终如一的,永恒的
    a firm friendship
    永恒的友谊
  4. 4. adjective 经久不变的坚定的坚强的;不屈不挠
    a firm faith
    坚定的信念
    The company remains firm in its opposition to increase salaries.
    这家公司仍对提高工资问题保持坚决反对的态度
    She is a firm believer in Chinese traditional medicine.
    她是中药坚定的拥护者
  5. 5. adjective 果断的;强有力的
    a firm command
    果断有力指挥
  6. 6. adjective 法律正式签订的,肯定的断定的;最终的;严格的
    a firm contract
    法律正式签字契约
    a firm order
    严格的命令
  7. 7. adjective [Business] 行市等)坚挺的,(价格等)稳定的
    After a tough week on the markets, the Mexican stock market firmed.
    经过一个星期动荡墨西哥的股票市场稳定下来
  8. 8. vt. 使(或变)牢固(或稳固稳定坚定坚实结实);进一步确定(或证实)(常与up连用
    Before watering the cuttings, you have to firm up the soil.
    在给插条浇水前,你得先把泥土压实
  9. 9. vi. 使(或变)牢固(或稳固稳定坚定坚实结实);进一步确定(或证实)(常与up连用
  10. 10. vi. 紧肤
firm [fɝm] [fəːm]
  1. 1. noun 商号商行厂商公司[区别于 corporation]
    He just quit his job at the law firm.
    刚刚辞掉律师行的工作
  2. 2. noun 商店

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 friendship
永恒的友谊 firm
a firm faith
坚定的信念 firm
a firm command
果断有力的指挥 firm
a firm contract
法律上正式签字的契约 firm
a firm order
严格的命令 firm
to have a firm hold over someone
牢牢控制住某人 hold
having been with the firm for 20 years
已在那家商行工作了20年 with
These magazines are produced by the same firm.
这些杂志都是由同一家公司出版的。 produce
She heads an important American travel firm.
她掌管着一家很有影响的美国旅行社。 head
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。 firm

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