firmer; firmest
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
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firm muscles结实的肌肉
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a firm mattress结实的床垫
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a firm stomach紧实的小肚子
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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 —
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
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She has a firm grasp of the basic principles.她牢牢把握住几个基本原则。
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They insist on maintaining firm control over the project.他们坚持牢牢地掌控住这个项目。
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He spoke to her in a soft but firm voice.他以温柔但坚定的语气和她讲话。
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The time has come for us to take a firm stand.我们选定立场的时候到了。
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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。
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a firm price/estimate/offer确定的价格/估算/报价
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The dollar remained firm against the euro.美元兑欧元的汇率依旧坚挺。
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reaching a firm conclusion/decision得出确定的结论;下定决心
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They haven't set a firm date for their wedding.他们还未确定婚礼的日期。
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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
— firmly
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They stood firmly [=steadfastly, solidly] behind their boss.他们坚定地支持他们的老板。
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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。
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I firmly [=strongly] believe in the value of exercise.我坚信锻炼身体的价值。
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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] 2 firm /ˈfɚm/ verb
firms; firmed; firming
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 2
[+ object] : to make (something) harder or more solid : to make (something) less loose使坚硬;使坚实;使结实 3
[+ object] : to make (something) stronger使强壮;使坚定 4
[no object] : to become less likely to change or become weaker变平稳;变坚挺 —
often + up 3 firm /ˈfɚm/ noun
plural firms
plural firms
Learner's definition of FIRM
[count]
: a business organization公司;商行;商号