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firm
/fɝm/

firm 1
(比较级: firmer; 最高级: firmest)
adj.
Hard; compact; solid. 坚固的;坚实的。
Stable; rigid; unyielding; immovable. 稳固的;不屈不挠的;坚定的;不可动摇的。
- a firm foundation for a structure 建筑物的坚固基础。
- Try whether the post is firm in the ground. 试试看地上的支柱是否牢靠。
Steady and vigorous. 坚定有力的。
- a firm step 坚定的步伐。
Enduring; steadfast; loyal. 持久的;坚强的;忠心的。
Resolute; positive; confident. 坚决的;积极的;信任的。
- a firm stand on some subject 对某事持坚决的态度。
(过去式: firmed; 过去完成式: firmed; 现在进行式: firming)
v.t. & v.i.
To compact; fix firmly. 使坚固;使稳定。
cf.
Firm applies to that which is steady under pressure. Firm 指在压力下仍坚实之意:
- a firm foundation 坚固的基础。
Solid describes that which is hard and dense, substantial and unyielding. Solid 指坚固密实,牢靠刚硬的物体:
- a solid block of marble 一块坚硬的大理石。
Stable suggests something which cannot be easily moved. Stable 指不易移动之意:
- A lighthouse must be a stable structure. 灯塔须构造稳固。
All these terms are used figuratively. 这些字皆可作比喻用法:
- firm convictions 坚决的信念。
- solid satisfaction 心满意足。
- stable government 巩固的政府。
衍生词:
adv. firmly. n. firmness.
同义词:
solid, stable.

firm 2
n.
A partnership or associations. 合伙商店;公司;字号。
- 英语>简体中文, 美语词典
firm¹
/fɜːm/
adj.
1. (strong and determined) [+ person] 坚定的;坚决的
- 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。
- The republic lacked firm, capable leadership. 这个共和国缺少坚定而有才能的领导层。
to be firm with sb 对某人强硬;对某人态度坚决
- 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。”
to stand firm 不让步;坚持己见;坚定不移
to stand firm on sth 对…不让步;在…上坚持己见;对…坚定不移
- 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。
to stand firm against sth 坚决反对…
- 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。
2. (not soft) [+ ground, mattress] 坚固的;结实的;坚硬的
- Choose a firm mattress. 选一个硬实的床垫。
3. (well-established) 牢固确立的
- The company has a firm foothold in the British market. 该公司在英国市场站稳了脚跟。
a firm favourite 不变的最爱
- 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。
to be a firm favourite with sb 是某人不变的最爱
- The product is a firm favourite with our older customers. 这个产品一直受到老年顾客青睐。
to become a firm favourite with sb 成为某人不变的最爱
- 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。
4. (steady) 稳固的;牢固的;结实的; [+ grip, handshake] 强有力的
- 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。
- The handshake was firm and cool. 这次握手沉着而有力。
- 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。
5. (definite) [+ offer, belief, view, decision] 明确的;坚定的; [+ evidence] 确凿的; [+ news] 可靠的;确实的
- We have a firm offer for the house. 我们对这栋房子给出了明确的报价。
- 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。
- He holds very firm views. 他固守己见。
- He made a firm decision to leave. 他决意要离开。
- We have no firm evidence. 我们没有确凿的证据。
- 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。
to be a firm believer in sth 某事物的坚定信仰者
- I'm a firm believer in eating a healthy diet. 我是健康饮食的坚定信仰者。
6. (tending to rise) 坚挺的
- Cotton prices remain firm and demand is strong. 棉花价格依然坚挺, 需求依然旺盛。
to hold firm 坚挺
- The shares held firm at 280p. 股价稳定在280便士。
7. (secure) [+ control, grasp] 牢牢的
- He has a firm grasp of the principles. 他牢牢掌握了这些原则。
- 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。
firm²
/fɜːm/
n.
1. (business) 公司;商行;事务所
- The firm's employees were expecting large bonuses. 这家公司的员工期盼着丰厚的奖金。
- He works for a large firm in London. 他在伦敦的一家大公司上班。
2. (team of doctors) 医疗工作小组
3. (gang of criminals) 罪犯团伙
firm³
/fɜːm/
vt.
1. 【园艺】 使坚实;使变硬;使坚固
- Firm more soil over the roots and water thoroughly. 把根部的土压实一些, 把水浇透。
2. (make stronger) 使坚定
- He firmed his resolve. 他坚定了决心。
vi.
1. (become hard) 变硬;变坚实
- 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。
2. [price +] 回升;稳步上涨
- 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。
3. (become strong) 强壮;健壮;结实
- 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。
Phrasal Verb:
firm up
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉大词典
firm
/fɜːm/, US: /fɜːrm/
adj.
强有力的,坚决的;坚固的;坚定的;牢固的
坚硬的;结实的;确定的;稳固的

n. firms 5firmer 0 firmest 0
商行,公司
(小)公司,(合伙)商号;事务所
- 英语>简体中文, 高中课标词汇
firm
n. 结实的,坚硬的,牢固的
- 英语>简体中文, 中医大词典
firm
n. 公司,(合伙)商号;adj. 结实的,坚硬的,坚定的,坚固的,牢固的,稳固的,严格的;vt. 使牢固,使坚定;vi. 变稳固,变坚实;adv. 稳固地,坚定地
【根】firm=firm(坚固的)
- 英语>简体中文, 英文字根词典
firm
商号;事务所
- 英语>简体中文, 财经词汇手册
firm
①厂商,商号②确定的,固定的
- 英语>简体中文, 会计词汇手册
firm1
adj.(形容词) firm.er, firm.est
1. Resistant to externally applied pressure. 坚硬的:抵抗外来压力的
2. Marked by or indicating the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue: 健壮的:表明身体的健康状态和健康组织的机能:
- firm muscles. 结实的肌肉
3. Securely fixed in place: 稳固的:
- Despite being hit by the car, the post was still firm. 尽管被车撞了,柱子仍然很稳固
4. Indicating or possessed of determination or resolution: 坚决的:表明或具有决心和意志的:
- a firm voice. 坚决的声音
5. Constant; steadfast: 坚定的;不移的:
- a firm ally. 坚定的联盟
6. Not subject to change; fixed and definite: 坚挺的:不易改变的;稳定的和确定的:
- a firm bargain; a firm offer. 明确的协议;固定的出价
7. Unfluctuating; steady: 不浮动的;稳固的:
- Stock prices are still firm. 证券价格仍都很稳定
8. Strong and sure: 强有力的,确信的:
- a firm grasp. 紧紧的一握
v.tr.intr.(及物动词和不及物动词) firmed, firm.ing, firms
To make or become firm. 使稳定,使变坚固
adv.(副词) firmer, firmest
Without wavering; resolutely: 不动摇地;坚决地:
- stand firm. 坚定地站立
- 英语>简体中文, 美国传统词典
firm
adj. 坚固的;vt. 使...变坚固
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉化学大词典
firm
坚固;厂商,公司
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉计算机词汇
firm
n. 厂商,公司,事务所 ;adj.确定
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉法学大辞典
firm
n.
(1) 商行
非法人商务团体。两人或多人的合伙。
(2) (全体)合伙的成员 a.
(3) 确定的;固定的;最终的
(4) 有拘束力的;附义务的
- 英语>简体中文, 英美法词典
firm
n. 可靠的,坚固的
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉机械大词典
firm
商号;公司(内&港);商行;事务所(港)
- 英语>简体中文, 证券期货和金融术语
firm
adj.
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。
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。
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.
(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.
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。
- 英语>简体中文, 简明英汉词典
firm1
(adjective 形容词)
坚硬的
firm ground. 硬地。
SYNONYM 同义词:compact, compressed, congealed,dense, hard, rigid, solid, stable, stiff, unyielding.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参閲soft.
牢固的
a firm fit. 牢固的配合。
SYNONYM 同义词:anchored, fast,fixed, immovable, secure, steady, tight.
坚定的
firm convictions. 坚定的信念。
SYNONYM 同义词:adamant,decided, determined, dogged, obstinate, persistent,resolute, unshakeable, unwavering.
固定的
a firm arrangement. 固定的安排。
SYNONYM 同义词:agreed, settled, unchangeable.
忠实的
a firm friend. 忠实的朋友。
SYNONYM 同义词:constant,dependable, devoted, faithful, loyal, reliable.
firm2
(noun 名词)
商行
a business firm. 商行。
SYNONYM 同义词:business, company, concern, corporation,establishment, organization.
- 英语>简体中文, 英语同义词词典
firm1
be on firm 'ground
be sure about one’s beliefs, knowledge, etc.; be confident ﹙对自己的信念、知识等﹚有信心:
I don’t know a lot about physics, I’m afraid. I’m on firmer ground with mathematics, which I studied at university. 我恐怕对物理知道不多,但是数学我比较有自信,我在大学学过。
a firm 'hand
strong discipline and control 严厉的管教;严格的控制:
What his son needs, if you ask me, is a firm hand! 要我说,他儿子需要的是严加管束。
take a firm 'line/'stand (on/against sth)
make your beliefs known and try to make others follow them ﹙对……﹚采取坚定立场﹙或态度﹚:
We need to take a firm line on tobacco advertising.我们需要对烟草广告采取强硬的态度。
They took a firm stand against drugs in the school. 他们坚决反对校园吸毒现象。
be a great/firm believer in sth 另见believer
hold firm (to sth) 另见hold
stand fast/firm 另见stand
英语>简体中文, 英语习语词典
firm1
adj.
结实的, 坚固的, 稳固的
坚定的, 坚决的; 强有力的; 严格的
【商】确定的; (行市)坚挺的; (货币)稳定的; (金融)紧缩的
- firm ground 陆地
- firm belief 确信
- firm friendship 牢不可破的友谊
- a firm faith 坚定的信仰
- a firm foundation 牢固的基础
- take firm measures 采取坚决措施
- be firm with children 严格对待孩子
- as firm as a rock 坚如磐石
- be firm on one's legs 站稳立场
- be on firm ground 脚踏实地; 在稳固的基础上
firm2
adv.
稳固地; 坚定地
- hold firm 固守
- stand firm 站稳立场
firm3
vt.
使牢固, 使稳固; 使稳定; 使坚定; 使坚实
确认(契约等)
vi.
变牢固, 变稳固; 变坚定
变坚实

继承用法
firmly
adv.
firmness
n.

参考词汇
<a href="bword://firm">firm</a>;<a href="bword://hard">hard</a>;<a href="bword://solid">solid</a>;<a href="bword://stiff">stiff</a>;
都含“坚硬的、不易拉弯和失去原形的”意思。
firm 指“组织和结构坚韧、不易弯曲的”, 如:
- His muscles are firm. 他的肌肉坚实。
hard指“厚或坚硬的, 而不易穿透、不易切割和压碎的”, 如:
- as hard as a rock 坚如岩石。
solid指“物体的结构很坚固, 密度一致, 坚硬得能抗压”, 如:
- Houses must be bulit on solid ground. 房屋必须建造在坚硬的土地上。
stiff指“坚硬而不能弯曲的”, 如:
- a stiff collar 硬领。
英语>简体中文, 现代英汉综合大辞典
firm
商號
- 英语>繁体中文(香港), 英汉法律词汇
firm
合夥
- 英语>繁体中文(香港), 英汉法律词汇
firm
律師行
- 英语>繁体中文(香港), 英汉法律词汇
firm
律師事務所
- 英语>繁体中文(香港), 英汉法律词汇
firm
兩-商號;公司
港-商行;事務所
- 英语>繁体中文(香港), 证券、期货及财务用语
firm
(1) 廠商,(2) 公司
- 英语>繁体中文(香港), 地理术语
firm
(1) 廠商,(2) 公司
- 英语>繁体中文(香港), 经济术语
firm
(1)公司,(2)廠商
- 英语>繁体中文(香港), 社会术语
firm
嚴密的;穩定的;堅固的;可靠的
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 电机工程名词
firm
嚴密的,穩定的,堅固的,可靠的
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 电力工程名词
firm
確定;企業
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 电子计算机名词
firm
商號,經營個體
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 会计学名词
firm
硬(結持度)
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 土壤学名词
firm
/fɜːm/
(firmer, firmest,firms)
1. 可数名词 A firm is an organization which sells or produces something or which provides a service which people pay for. 公司
- The firm's employees were expecting large bonuses. 这家公司的雇员们正期待着大笔的奖金。
- ...a legal assistant at a Chicago law firm. …一家芝加哥律师事务所的一名法律助理。
2. 形容词 If something is firm, it does not change much in shape when it is pressed but is not completely hard. 结实的
- Fruit should be firm and in excellent condition. 水果应该硬实且完好无损。
3. 形容词 If someone's grip is firm or if they perform a physical action in a firm way, they do it with quite a lot of force or pressure but also in a controlled way. 强有力的
- The quick handshake was firm and cool. 那次迅速的握手有力而冷静。
4. firmly 副词 强有力地 [ADV after v]
- She held me firmly by the elbow and led me to my aisle seat. 她使劲抓着我的胳膊肘,把我领到靠过道的座位上。
5. 形容词 If you describe someone as firm, you mean they behave in a way that shows that they are not going to change their mind, or that they are the person who is in control. 坚定的
- She had to be firm with him. "I don't want to see you again." 她不得不坚定地对他说:“我再也不想见到你。”
6. firmly 副词 坚定地 [ADV with v]
- "A good night's sleep is what you want," he said firmly. “好好睡上一晚才是你需要的,”他坚定地说。
7. 形容词 A firm decision or opinion is definite and unlikely to change. 确定的
- He made a firm decision to leave Fort Multry by boat. 他作出了明确的决定,要乘船离开穆尔特里堡。
8. firmly 副词 确定地
- Political values and opinions are firmly held, and can be slow to change. 政治价值观和主张是根深蒂固的,要改变可能会很慢。
9. 形容词 Firm evidence or information is based on facts and so is likely to be true. 确凿的; 确切的 [ADJ n]
- This man may have killed others but unfortunately we have no firm evidence. 这名男子可能还杀过别的人,只可惜我们没有确凿的证据。
10. 形容词 You use firm to describe control or a basis or position when it is strong and unlikely to be ended or removed. (控制) 牢固的; (根基等) 稳固的
- Although the Yakutians are a minority, they have firm control of the territory. 虽然雅库特人是少数,但他们却牢牢地控制着这个地区。
11. firmly 副词 牢固地; 稳固地
- This tradition is also firmly rooted in the past. 这个传统也牢固地植根于过去。
12. 形容词 If something is firm, it does not shake or move when you put weight or pressure on it, because it is strongly made or securely fastened. 稳固的
- If you have to climb up, use a firm platform or a sturdy ladder. 如果你必须爬上去,就用一个稳固的平台或者一个结实的梯子。
13. firmly 副词 稳固地
- The front door is locked and all the windows are firmly shut. 前门被锁,所有的窗户都关得牢牢地。
14. 习语 If someone stands firm, they refuse to change their mind about something. 立场坚定
- The council is standing firm against the protest. 市政会对抗议毫不让步。
15. 动词 to make or become firm 使坚固; 确实
英语>简体中文, 高级英汉双解词典