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  • 同义词解析
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  • 六级真题
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  • 英汉词典释义
  • 英英词典释义
  • 行业词典释义

firm

[fɜ:m] [fɜrm]
  • 复数:firms;
  • 第三人称单数:firms;
  • 过去式:firmed;
  • 过去分词:firmed;
  • 现在分词:firming;
  • 比较级:firmer;
  • 最高级:firmest;
  • 例句
    同义词解析
    • 以下这些名词均可表示"公司" 的意思
      company多指生产或销售产品的公司、商号,也可指经办服务性项目的公司。
      corporation多指一个人拥有或多人联办的大公司,也指在其它地区或国家拥有分公司的公司。
      firm含义广泛,可指公司、商行或商号。规模可大可小,经营、管理的人员可多可少。
    • 以下这些形容词都有"稳固的" 的意思
      firm指牢固不可动摇或意志、信仰的坚定。
      stable多指根基牢固,平衡良好,也指性格或位置等的稳定,不可移动或改变。
      steady指保持平衡不动摇。用于有形物时,指没有根基的稳固,也指动中的稳。
    • 以下这些形容词都可表示"坚定的,结实的" 的意思
      firm侧重指质地坚硬、不易切割或有弹性,一旦变形会很快恢复原形。
      hard侧重有抗拒压力或拉力的性质,但不一定有弹性。
      solid着重质地紧密、坚实和无间隙,含有在外部压力下仍可保持原有形状的意味。
    词组
    • be on firm ground
      be sure of one's facts or secure in one's position, especially in a discussion (尤指讨论中)理直气壮
    • a firm hand
      strict discipline or control 严格的约束(或管制);铁腕
    英语六级真题
      What benefit does the woman say their firm can get by sponsoring the Theater Company?
      出自-2013年6月听力原文
      No, I think they are just asking all the firms in tongue for as much money as they think they'll give.
      出自-2013年6月听力原文
      If supervisors do not acknowledge such outstanding performance, employees may either lose their enthusiasm and reduce their effort or search for a new job at a firm that will reward them for high performance.
      出自-2013年12月阅读原文
    柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
    • N-COUNT
      商号;商行;公司
      A firm is an organization which sells or produces something or which provides a service which people pay for.
      例句
      The firm's employees were expecting large bonuses. 这家公司的雇员期待着发放大笔奖金。 ...a firm of heating engineers. 供暖工程公司
    • ADJ-GRADED
      坚固的;坚硬的;结实的
      If something is firm, it does not change much in shape when it is pressed but is not completely hard.
      例句
      Fruit should be firm and in excellent condition... 水果应该硬实完好。 Choose a soft, medium or firm mattress to suit their individual needs. 针对他们各人不同的需要挑选柔软、软硬适中或者坚硬的床垫。
    • ADJ-GRADED
      稳固的;牢固的
      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.
      例句
      If you have to climb up, use a firm platform or a sturdy ladder. 如果非要爬上去,就踩在一个稳固的台子上或者找把结实的梯子。
    • ADJ-GRADED
      (抓握或动作)强有力的,使上劲的
      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.
      例句
      The quick handshake was firm and cool... 短暂的握手有力沉稳。 He managed to grasp the metal, get a firm grip of it and heave his body upwards. 他设法牢牢抓住了那个金属物,把整个身子往上提。
    • ADJ-GRADED
      (人)坚定的,坚决的,强势的
      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.
      例句
      She had to be firm with him. 'I don't want to see you again.'... 她不得不对他狠下心来:“我不想再见到你。” Perhaps they need the guiding hand of a firm father figure. 也许他们需要一个父亲般严格的指引者。
    • ADJ-GRADED
      (决定或意见)确定的,不会更改的
      A firm decision or opinion is definite and unlikely to change.
      例句
      He made a firm decision to leave Fort Multry by boat... 他打定主意乘船离开穆尔特里堡。 It is my firm belief that an effective partnership approach between police and the public is absolutely necessary. 我坚信警民之间进行有效合作是绝对必要的。
    • ADJ-GRADED
      (证据或信息)确切的,确实的,确凿的
      Firm evidence or information is based on facts and so is likely to be true.
      例句
      This man may have killed others but unfortunately we have no firm evidence... 这名男子可能还杀害过其他人,只可惜我们没有确凿的证据。 There's unlikely to be firm news about the convoy's progress for some time. 一段时间内都不大可能会有关于车队行进情况的确切消息。
    • ADJ-GRADED
      (控制、基础、位置等)坚实的,不可动摇的
      You use firm to describe control or a basis or position when it is strong and unlikely to be ended or removed.
      例句
      Although the Yakutians are a minority, they have firm control of the territory... 尽管雅库特人是少数民族,但他们却牢牢地掌控着这块版图。 The company, a household name in the States, has a firm foothold in the British market. 这家美国国内家喻户晓的公司在英国市场上站稳了脚跟。
    • ADJ-GRADED
      忠实的;忠贞的;牢靠的
      If people are firm friends, they have been close friends for a long time and their friendship is likely to continue.
      例句
      The couple met about two years ago and soon became firm friends. 这对夫妇大约两年前相遇,很快就成了知交。
    • ADJ-GRADED
      (价格、价值、货币等)坚挺的,稳定的,居高不下的
      If a price, value, or currency is firm, it is not decreasing in value or amount.
      例句
      Cotton prices remain firm and demand is strong... 棉花价格始终保持坚挺,需求旺盛。 The shares held firm at 280p... 股价稳稳地维持在280便士。
    • VERB
      (在植物周围)压,培(土)
      If you firm soil around a plant, you press it so that it is fairly solid rather than loose.
      例句
      Firm more soil over the roots and water thoroughly. 在根上再多培些土,用水浇透。
    • PHRASE
      坚定不移;坚持己见;拒不让步
      If someone stands firm, they refuse to change their mind about something.
      例句
      The council is standing firm against the barrage of protest... 委员会面对接二连三的抗议拒不让步。 The President has appealed to his European partners to stand firm on the issue. 总统已经呼吁其欧洲伙伴在此问题上站稳立场。
    • PHRASAL VERB-ERG
      (使)更坚固;(使)更坚硬;(使)更结实
      If you firm up something or if it firms up, it becomes firmer and more solid.
      例句
      This treatment helps tone the body, firm up muscles and tighten the skin... 该治疗有助于强身健体、紧致皮肤。 I now go swimming five times a week, which helps firm me up... 我现在每周游5次泳,这对强身健体很有益处。
    • PHRASAL VERB-ERG
      (使)更明确;(使)更强化;(使)确切
      If you firm something up or if it firms up, it becomes clearer, stronger, or more definite.
      例句
      Looking to the future, the Government will firm up their plans for a cleaner, greener, safer Britain... 展望未来,政府将更加明确其计划,建设一个更清洁、更环保、更安全的英国。 The ground rules have been firmed up... 基本原则已得到进一步强化。
    • PHRASAL VERB
      使(价格、价值等)保持坚挺(或稳定)
      If a financial institution firms up the price or value of something, they take action to protect and maintain its price or value.
      例句
      OPEC has agreed to freeze its global oil production slightly in order to firm up crude prices. 石油输出国组织已同意对全球石油生产稍加冻结,以稳定原油价格。
    英汉词典释义
    • 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。
    • vi.
      (物价等)回升
      After a long decline, prices are firming again. 在长期跌落之后,物价又开始回升。
    英英词典释义
    • Noun
      1. members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments;
      "he worked for a brokerage house"
    • Verb
      1. become taut or tauter;
      "Yur muscles will firm when you exercise regularly""the rope tautened"
      2. make taut or tauter;
      "tauten a rope"
    • Adjective
      1. marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable;
      "firm convictions""a firm mouth""steadfast resolve""a man of unbendable perseverence""unwavering loyalty"
      2. not soft or yielding to pressure;
      "a firm mattress""the snow was firm underfoot""solid ground"
      3. strong and sure;
      "a firm grasp""gave a strong pull on the rope"
      4. not subject to revision or change;
      "a firm contract""a firm offer"
      5. (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling;
      "his voice was firm and confident""a firm step"
      6. not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall;
      "stocks are still firm"
      7. securely established;
      "an established reputation""holds a firm position as the country's leading poet"
      8. marked by the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue;
      "firm muscles"
      9. pleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed;
      "crisp carrot and celery sticks""a firm apple""crunchy lettuce"
      10. securely fixed in place;
      "the post was still firm after being hit by the car"
      11. unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause;
      "a firm ally""loyal supporters""the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe"- Campaign song for William Henry Harrison"fast friends"
    • Adverb
      1. with resolute determination;
      "we firmly believed it""you must stand firm"
    行业词典
    • 法律: 企业;公司;