| 单词 | firmly |
| 释义 | firmly (once / 184 pages) adv When you do something firmly, you do it with strength or in a secure way, like when you shut a door firmly behind you so your cat can't get out. You might grab a tennis racket firmly in your hands, gripping it hard, and then firmly smack the ball across the net. You can also act in a firm, or determined way: "I told her firmly that she couldn't borrow my clothes without asking next time." The Latin root of both firmly and firm is firmus, "strong, steadfast, trusty, or stable." WORD FAMILYfirm: firmed, firmer, firmest, firming, firmly, firmness, firms, infirm, unfirm+/firmness: firmnesses/infirm: infirmer, infirmity, infirmly/infirmity: infirmities USAGE EXAMPLESStill, I think Man Utd will nick this one and keep Manchester City firmly in sight. The Guardian(Jan 02, 2017) The Crimson Tide’s bulky defensive linemen firmly held their ground at the point of attack while the linebackers quickly clogged the hole. Seattle Times(Dec 31, 2016) The lead was slim at the interval, but the momentum appeared to be firmly with the league leaders. The Guardian(Dec 31, 2016) 1adv with firmness Syn hard 2adv with resolute determination we firmly believed it Syn firm, steadfastly, unwaveringly 3adv in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger Syn securely |
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