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firm
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Derivatives :
n
firmness
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adv
firmly
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary
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[fəːm]
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adjective
[+mattress]
[ ground]
硬实的
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2.
adjective
[+person]
坚定的
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3.
adjective
[+grasp]
[ hold]
[ grip]
稳定而有力的
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I took a firm hold on the rope.
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我牢牢地抓着绳子。
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4.
adjective
[fig]
毫不动摇的
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He has a firm grasp of the principles.
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他毫不动摇地坚持原则。
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5.
adjective
[+views]
[ leadership]
强有力的
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6.
adjective
[+offer]
确定的
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7.
adjective
[+decision]
[ opinion]
坚决的
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He made a firm decision to leave.
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他作出坚决的决定要离开。
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8.
adjective
[+evidence]
[ news]
[ information]
确凿的
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We have no firm evidence.
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我们没有确凿的证据。
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9.
noun
[c]
(company) 公司
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to be firm with sb
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严格对待某人
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to stand firm
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立场坚定
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to be a firm believer in sth
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是某事坚定的信仰者
Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary
- firm
[fɜːm]
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n.[c]
公司，商行
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The effect on small firms will be disasterous to say the least.
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往轻里说，它对小企业的影响也将是灾难性的。
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2.
adjective
坚定的，坚决的，不可动摇的
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I am lucky to have so many firm friends in my life.
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生活中有这么多可靠的朋友，我感到很幸运。
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Only a few employees had a firm loyalty to the company.
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只有一部分员工对公司非常忠诚。
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3.
adjective
坚硬的，坚实的，耐压的
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The campers looked for firm ground to rest on.
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这些野营者找到一块牢固的地方扎营。
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The snow was firm underfoot.
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脚下的雪很厚实。
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4.
adjective
稳定有力的
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Children need a firm hand when they are young.
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在孩子们还小的时候，他们需要一双有力的大手来扶持。
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5.
adjective
确定的，不可更改的
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They team has not given any of the players a firm offer.
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这只球队没有向任何球员做出明确的承诺。
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6.
adjective
稳健的，平稳的，不颤抖摇晃的
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The recruiter greets everyone with a firm handshake.
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招募者紧紧握住每个人的手，向他们表示祝贺。
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His voice was firm and confident.
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他的语气坚定而自信。
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7.
adjective
稳定的，平稳的，不易波动的
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Stock prices failed to remain firm after the reports.
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这些报告发表之后，股价就不再坚挺了。
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Stocks are still firm.
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股票市场仍然坚挺。
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8.
adjective
牢固的
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There were no firm foundations for economic recovery.
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经济复苏的基础并不牢固。
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9.
adjective
结实的，壮实的
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Many gymnasts have firm muscles.
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许多体操运动员都有发达的肌肉。
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10.
adjective
牢固的，牢牢固定的
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The big oak tree was still firm after the tornado.
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龙卷风过后，这棵大橡树依旧岿然屹立。
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The post was still firm after being hit by the car.
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被汽车撞击之后，这个柱子依然很牢固。
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11.
adjective
忠实的，始终如一的
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Even after they broke up, they remained firm friends.
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即使已经分手了，他们依然是好朋友。
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12.
adverb
稳定地，坚决地，坚定不移地
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She firmly believed in the prophecy.
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她笃信神谕。
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You must stand firm.
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你必须坚定。
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13.
vi.
变结实，变紧实
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Her muscles had become firm after a few months of exercising.
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经过几个月的锻炼，她的肌肉变得结实起来。
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Stock prices firmed up after positive news from major companies.
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几家大公司发布积极消息之后，股价开始节节高升。
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Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly.
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如果你经常锻炼，你的肌肉就会结实。
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14.
vi.
使……变紧实
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The arrangements were firmed up for the weekend.
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周末的日程已经排满了。
Collins English-English Dictionary
- firm
[f3ːm]
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adj
not soft or yielding to a touch or pressure; rigid; solid
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2.
adj
securely in position; stable or stationary
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3.
adj
definitely established; decided; settled
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4.
adj
enduring or steady; constant
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5.
adj
having determination or strength; resolute
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6.
adj
(of prices, markets, etc) tending to rise
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7.
adv
in a secure, stable, or unyielding manner
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he stood firm over his obligation to pay
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8.
vb
[sometimes foll by up]
to make or become firm
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9.
vi.
[intr]
[Austral]
[horse racing]
(of a horse) to shorten in odds
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10.
vi.
[Etymology]
C14: from Latin firmus
- firm
[f3ːm]
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1.
n
a business partnership
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2.
n
any commercial enterprise
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3.
n
a team of doctors and their assistants
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4.
n
[Brit]
[Slang]
a gang of criminals
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5.
n
a gang of football hooligans
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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
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a firm faith
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坚定的信念
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a firm contract
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法律上正式签字的契约
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to have a firm hold over someone
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牢牢控制住某人
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These magazines are produced by the same firm.
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这些杂志都是由同一家公司出版的。
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Because of my back problems, I need to sleep in a firm mattress.
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我背部有毛病，所以需要睡在比较硬的垫子上。
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