firm

• 形容物体坚硬、结实、不易变形；也形容决定、信念等坚定、不动摇。

Describes something that is solid, stable, or not soft; also used to describe a decision or belief that is strong and unyielding.

1. Solid or hardA2formal

   Having a solid, unyielding surface or structure; not soft or yielding.

   坚实的

   • The mattress is firm and supportive.
   • She prefers a firm handshake.
   • The ground was firm enough to walk on after the rain.

   同义词compactdensehardhardenedimmovableinflexiblerigidsetsolidstiffsturdytoughunyielding

   反义词flaccidlimpsoftspongyyielding

2. Strongly fixed or stableB1formal

   Securely in position; not likely to move or change.

   牢固的

   • Make sure the shelf is firm against the wall.
   • The company has a firm foothold in the market.
   • He held a firm grip on the rope.

   同义词fastfixedimmovablesecuresolidstablesteady

   反义词flimsyinsecureloosemovableshakyunfixedunstablewobbly

3. Determined or resoluteB1formal

   Showing strength of character, purpose, or conviction; not easily influenced.

   坚定的

   • She was firm in her decision to resign.
   • The teacher gave a firm warning about the deadline.
   • He remained firm despite the pressure to change his mind.

   同义词adamantdetermineddoggedresolutesteadfasttenaciousuncompromisingunflinchingunwavering

   反义词indecisiveirresolutevacillatingwaveringweak

• 副词，意为“坚定地”“牢固地”或“可靠地”。用于描述以力量、稳固或决心进行的行为。

An adverb meaning "in a firm manner" or "securely." It is used to describe an action performed with strength, stability, or determination. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. In a firm mannerB2formal

   In a way that is steady, strong, or unyielding.

   坚定地

   • She held the rope firm while he climbed.
   • He stood firm against the pressure to change his decision.
   • The government must act firm to enforce the new regulations.

   同义词firmlyresolutelysecurelysolidlysteadfastlysturdilytightly

   反义词hesitantlylooselyunsteadilyweakly

• 指商业组织、公司或合伙企业，尤指提供专业服务的机构。

A noun referring to a business organization, company, or partnership, especially one providing professional services.

1. Business companyB1formal

   A business or company, especially one involving a partnership of two or more people.

   商行

   • She works for a law firm in the city.
   • The accounting firm audited our financial statements.
   • He started his own consulting firm last year.

   同义词agencybusinesscompanyconcerncorporationenterprisehousepartnership

2. B2formalbritish

   A group of doctors working together in a medical practice.

   医疗诊所

   • The medical firm has three specialists on staff.
   • She is a partner in a dental firm.
   • The firm of surgeons performed the operation.

   同义词clinicgroup practicemedical practicepracticesurgery

• 用作动词，表示使某物变得坚固、稳定或可靠；也表示最终确定或敲定协议、安排等。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something solid, stable, or secure, or to finalize an arrangement or agreement.

1. Make solid or stableB2formal

   To make something solid, stable, or secure.

   巩固

   • He firmed the soil around the plant with his hands.
   • The carpenter firmed the joints with extra glue.
   • She firmed the tent pegs into the ground.

   同义词consolidatehardensecuresolidifystrengthentighten

   反义词destabilizeloosensoftenunsettleweaken

2. Strengthen or confirmB2formal

   To make an arrangement, decision, or agreement more definite or secure.

   加强或确认

   • We need to firm up the details of the contract.
   • The company firmed its commitment to the project.
   • He firmed his grip on the rope.

   同义词cementconfirmestablishhardensecuresettlesolidifystrengthen

   反义词undermineweaken

短语动词变体firm up