| 词汇 | firm |
| 释义 | firm (verb) firm (noun) firm 5 ENTRIES FOUND: firm (adjective) firm (verb) firm (noun) hold (verb) stand (verb) 1 firm /ˈfɚm/ adjective firmer; firmest 1 firm /ˈfɚm/ adjective firmer; firmest Learner's definition of FIRM 1 : fairly hard or solid : not soft紧实的；坚硬的；结实的 firm flesh紧实的肉 firm muscles结实的肌肉 a firm mattress结实的床垫 a firm stomach紧实的小肚子 a firm cheese硬邦邦的奶酪 2 : set, placed, or attached in a way that is not easily moved坚实的；牢固的 a firm base/foundation坚实的基础 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 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。 3 : not weak or uncertain坚定的；确信的 a firm [=strong] handshake/grip坚定而有力的握手/紧紧抓住 She has a firm grasp of the basic principles.她牢牢把握住几个基本原则。 They insist on maintaining firm control over the project.他们坚持牢牢地掌控住这个项目。 He spoke to her in a soft but firm voice.他以温柔但坚定的语气和她讲话。 The time has come for us to take a firm stand.我们选定立场的时候到了。 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。 4 a : not likely to change or be changed固定的；不变的；确定的 We've made firm [=definite] plans for next weekend.我们已经敲定了下周末的计划。 a firm price/estimate/offer确定的价格/估算/报价 The dollar remained firm against the euro.美元兑欧元的汇率依旧坚挺。 reaching a firm conclusion/decision得出确定的结论；下定决心 They haven't set a firm date for their wedding.他们还未确定婚礼的日期。 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。 b : having or showing true and constant support for something or someone坚定支持的 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。 Those two are firm friends. [=they are very close friends]他们俩是铁杆儿朋友。 hold firm — see 1hold stand firm — see 1stand — firmly adverb They stood firmly [=steadfastly, solidly] behind their boss.他们坚定地支持他们的老板。 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。 I firmly [=strongly] believe in the value of exercise.我坚信锻炼身体的价值。 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。 — firmness noun [noncount] the firmness of the mattress床垫的硬度 the firmness of the price/estimate/offer价格/估算/报价的确定性 2 firm /ˈfɚm/ verb firms; firmed; firming 2 firm /ˈfɚm/ verb firms; firmed; firming Learner's definition of FIRM 1 [+ object] : to put (something, such as a plan) into a final form敲定；最后落实 — usually + up We still need to firm up our vacation plans.我们的假期计划还需最后敲定。 2 [+ object] : to make (something) harder or more solid : to make (something) less loose使坚硬；使坚实；使结实 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。 She firmed [=tightened] her grip on the racket.她握紧了球拍。 3 [+ object] : to make (something) stronger使强壮；使坚定 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。 4 [no object] : to become less likely to change or become weaker变平稳；变坚挺 The market is firming.市场行情正在趋于平稳。 — often + up The market is firming up.市场行情正在趋于平稳。 Imports are rising and prices are firming up.进口在增加，价格在逐渐趋于稳定。 — firming adjective a firming cream [=a cream that makes your skin less loose]紧肤霜 3 firm /ˈfɚm/ noun plural firms 3 firm /ˈfɚm/ noun plural firms Learner's definition of FIRM [count] : a business organization公司；商行；商号 a law firm法律事务所 a consulting firm [=company]咨询公司 |
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