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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.

1. The firm's employees were expecting large bonuses.

   这家公司的雇员期待着发放大笔奖金。

2. ...a firm of heating engineers.

   供暖工程公司

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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.

1. Fruit should be firm and in excellent condition...

   水果应该硬实完好。

2. 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。

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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.

1. 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。

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(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.

1. The quick handshake was firm and cool...

   短暂的握手有力沉稳。

2. 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。

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(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.

1. 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。”

2. 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。

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(决定或意见)确定的,不会更改的

A firm decision or opinion is definite and unlikely to change.

1. 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。

2. 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。

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(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.

1. 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。

2. 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。

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(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.

1. 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。

2. 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。

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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.

1. 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。

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(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.

1. Cotton prices remain firm and demand is strong...

   棉花价格始终保持坚挺，需求旺盛。

2. The shares held firm at 280p...

   股价稳稳地维持在280便士。

3. Firm prices and stability will allow both producers and consumers to plan confidently.

   价格的居高不下和市场的稳定将使制造商与消费者都能满怀信心地制订计划。

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(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.

1. Firm more soil over the roots and water thoroughly.

   在根上再多培些土，用水浇透。

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坚定不移;坚持己见;拒不让步

If someone stands firm, they refuse to change their mind about something.

1. 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。

2. 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。

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(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.

1. 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。

2. 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。

3. The mixture will seem too wet at this stage, but it will firm up when chilled.

   混合物在此阶段看起来会非常湿，但冷却后就会坚硬起来。

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(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.

1. 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。

2. The ground rules have been firmed up...

   基本原则已得到进一步强化。

3. At least the bank situation had firmed up.

   至少银行的形势已经更加明朗了。

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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.

1. 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。

1

商行；商号；公司

a business or company

2

工程公司

an engineering firm

3

会计事务所

a firm of accountants

4

坚固的；坚硬的；结实的

fairly hard; not easy to press into a different shape

5

结实的床 / 床垫

a firm bed/mattress

6

这些桃子还很硬。

These peaches are still firm.

7

把糕饼烤到摸来有硬感为止。

Bake the cakes until they are firm to the touch.

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坚定的；确定的；坚决的

not likely to change

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坚定信仰社会主义的人

a firm believer in socialism

10

巩固的协议；确定的日期；不能更改的决定；实盘；坚决的保证

a firm agreement/date/decision/offer/promise

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坚定不移的信仰；定论；坚定的信念 / 原则

firm beliefs/conclusions/convictions/principles

12

孩子们着实喜欢她。

She is a firm favourite with the children.

13

我们没有确凿的证据支持这个论点。

We have no firm evidence to support the case.

14

他们依然友情甚笃。

They remained firm friends .

15

牢固的；稳固的

strongly fixed in place

16

把鱼缸放在牢固的基座上。

Stand the fish tank on a firm base.

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没有稳固的基础，建筑就不牢靠，婚姻也是如此。

No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage.

18

声音或手势

of sb's voice or hand movements

19

强有力的；坚决的

strong and steady

20

“不。”她重复说，这次语气较前坚决。

‘No,’ she repeated, her voice firmer this time.

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他紧握我的手把我拉开。

With a firm grip on my hand, he pulled me away.

22

她握手镇定而有力。

Her handshake was cool and firm.

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行为、处境或理解

of sb's behaviour, position or understanding of sth

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牢牢控制的；严格的；掌握的

strong and in control

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实施严格的控制 / 纪律 / 领导

to exercise firm control/discipline/leadership

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父母必须对子女严格。

Parents must be firm with their children.

27

现在这家公司在市场上已稳稳站住脚跟。

The company now has a firm footing in the marketplace.

28

这本书将使学生牢固地掌握英语语法。

This book will give your students a firm grasp of English grammar.

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我们需要牢牢地掌握局面。

We need to keep a firm grip on the situation.

30

货币等

of a country's money, etc.

31

坚挺的

not lower than another

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欧元对美元依然坚挺，但对日元的汇率则下跌。

The euro remained firm against the dollar, but fell against the yen.

33

（在辩论等中）立场坚定，对事实确信无疑

to be in a strong position in an argument, etc. because you know the facts

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每个人都同意我的意见，所以我知道自己立场稳固了。

Everyone agreed with me, so I knew I was on firm ground.

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牢固控制；严格纪律；铁腕

strong control or discipline

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那些孩子得严加管教。

Those children need a firm hand to make them behave.

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（对…）采取坚定的立场（或态度）

to make your beliefs known and to try to make others follow them

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我们需要对烟草广告采取强硬的态度。

We need to take a firm line on tobacco advertising.

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他们坚决反对校园吸毒现象。

They took a firm stand against drugs in the school.

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坚信；坚持

to believe sth strongly and not change your mind

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她坚持自己的原则。

She held firm to her principles.

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坚定不移；不让步；坚持自己的观点

to refuse to move back; to refuse to change your opinions

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使强壮；使坚固；使坚实

to make sth become stronger or harder

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把植物周围的土弄紧实。

Firm the soil around the plant.

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这个产品据称能在六周内使身体强壮。

This product claims to firm your body in six weeks.

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股票、物价等

of shares, prices, etc.

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坚挺；稳步上涨

to become steady or rise steadily

48

兰克公司的股票涨了3便士，升至696便士。

Rank's shares firmed 3p to 696p.

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变坚固；变坚实

to become harder or more solid

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把混合物放在一个地方冷却变硬。

Put the mixture somewhere cool to firm up.

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最后落实；敲定

to make arrangements more final and fixed

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公司的扩大计划尚未最后落实。

The company has not yet firmed up its plans for expansion.

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准确的细节仍需最后敲定。

The precise details still have to be firmed up.

54

使坚固；使坚硬；使坚实

to make sth harder or more solid

55

几个星期的有氧健身运动将使松弛的腹部结实。

A few weeks of aerobics will firm up that flabby stomach.

1

the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments

例子:

1. he worked for a brokerage house

近义词: house,business firm

2

make taut or tauter

例子:

1. tauten a rope

近义词: tauten

3

become taut or tauter

例子:

1. Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly
2. the rope tautened

近义词: tauten

4

strong and sure

例子:

1. a firm grasp
2. gave a strong pull on the rope

近义词: strong

5

unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause

例子:

1. a firm ally
2. loyal supporters
3. the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe"- Campaign song for William Henry Harriso
4. fast friends

近义词: loyal,truehearted,fast(a)

6

securely fixed in place

例子:

1. the post was still firm after being hit by the car

近义词: fast,immobile

7

not soft or yielding to pressure

例子:

1. a firm mattress
2. the snow was firm underfoot
3. solid ground

近义词: solid

8

possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue

例子:

1. firm muscles

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marked by firm determination or resolution;not shakable

例子:

1. firm convictions
2. a firm mouth
3. steadfast resolve
4. a man of unbendable perseverence
5. unwavering loyalty

近义词: steadfast,steady,stiff,unbendable,unfaltering,unshakable,unwavering

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securely established

例子:

1. holds a firm position as the country's leading poet

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not subject to revision or change

例子:

1. a firm contract
2. a firm offer

12

not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall

例子:

1. stocks are still firm

近义词: steady,unfluctuating

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(of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling

例子:

1. his voice was firm and confident
2. a firm step

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with resolute determination

例子:

1. we firmly believed it
2. you must stand firm

近义词: firmly,steadfastly,unwaveringly