| 单词 | firm |
| 释义 | firm —firm /fɜːm/ aep /fɝːm/ adjective (CERTAIN) ► B2 certain and not likely to change: » He is a firm believer in traditional family values.» Some people still claim that there is no firm evidence linking smoking with lung cancer.Thesaurus+: ↑Certainty , ↑Confidence and self-assuranceWord Builder:–Nouns: firmness, infirmity–Adjectives: firm, infirm–Adverbs: firmly• • • Extra Examples:» She had a firm conviction that they would meet again in the hereafter.» It is my firm belief that nuclear weapons are immoral.» He made a firm commitment to stop smoking.» Make sure you have a firm understanding of the system before attempting any repairs.» A firm decision has not yet been made over the club's future.adjective (FIXED) F0 well fixed in place or position: » The bridge provided a firm platform for the bungee jumpers.Thesaurus+: ↑ImmobilityF0 fixed at the same level or opinion and not changing: » The government remains firm in its opposition to tax reform.Thesaurus+: ↑Similar and the same , ↑Describing people with the same qualitiesWord Builder:–Nouns: firmness, infirmity–Adjectives: firm, infirm–Adverbs: firmly• • • Extra Examples:» On the foreign-exchange markets the pound remained firm.» After weeks at sea, it was wonderful to feel firm ground beneath our feet once more.» Make sure you've got a firm foothold on the rock before you climb up.» Place the device on a firm, dry surface and make sure it is level.» The house could collapse if it hasn't got firm foundations.adjective (FORCEFUL) ► C2 forceful and making people do what you want: » I was always very firm with my children - they knew the rules and I made sure they kept to them.Thesaurus+: ↑Strong-willedWord Builder:–Nouns: firmness, infirmity–Adjectives: firm, infirm–Adverbs: firmlyadjective (HARD) ► B2 not soft but not completely hard: » I'd rather sleep on a firm mattress than a soft one.» These pears are still too firm to eat.Thesaurus+: ↑Hard and firmWord Builder:–Nouns: firmness, infirmity–Adjectives: firm, infirm–Adverbs: firmly• • • Extra Examples:» The ground was not firm enough to build on.» The mixture should be firm to the touch after it has been baked.» The going is described as good to firm.» Place the template on a firm surface.» The bed in the hotel was not firm enough.adjective (STRONG) ► C2 strong and tight: » a firm handshake» Keep a firm hold of the handrail as you go down.» FIGURATIVE No one seems to have a firm grip on the company at the moment.» FIGURATIVE You need a firm grasp of mathematics to become an astronaut.Thesaurus+: ↑Physically strong and powerful• • • Extra Examples:» She held the child's hand in a firm clasp as they crossed the road.» Make sure that the soil around the base of the plant is firm, so that it is supported.» When the glue has set, the bond will be firm and watertight.» The nail holding this picture up isn't at all firm.» Twist the pipe into position until the connection is completely firm.noun [C] ► B1 a company or business: » He works for a law firm called Neil and Vigliano.» He's just started working for an accountancy firm/a firm of accountants in Cambridge.Thesaurus+: ↑Businesses and enterprises• • • Extra Examples:» Mr Black has been a client of this firm for many years.» He works for a firm of painters and decorators.» I had an interview for a job with a publishing firm.» Our firm stands to lose a lot of money if the deal is unsuccessful.» This new tax will put a lot of small firms out of business.verb [I] SPECIALIZED (STOP CHANGING) ↑Verb Endings for firm ► F0 to stop changing or to remain at the same level, amount, etc.: » After a turbulent week on the markets, share prices firmed today.Thesaurus+: ↑Not able to be changed , ↑Keeping and staying the sameverb [T] (MAKE HARD) ↑Verb Endings for firm ► F0 to make soil harder by pressing on it: » Firm the soil around the cuttings and water them in.Thesaurus+: ↑Squeezing and grinding |
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