firmness

• 名词，指坚固、结实或坚定的性质或状态，可表示物理上的硬度、稳定性，也可表示意志、情感上的坚定、果断或不动摇。

A noun referring to the quality or state of being firm, which can describe physical solidity, emotional resolve, or stability.

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1. Muscle tone of healthy tissueB2formalmedical

   The quality of muscle tissue being firm and well-conditioned.

   紧实度

   • The athlete's muscle firmness is a result of regular training.
   • Physical therapy helps restore firmness to injured tissue.
   • Doctors check the firmness of the muscle to assess recovery.

   同义词muscle tonetightnesstonetonus

   反义词flabbinessloosenesssoftness

2. Trait of being resoluteB2formal

   The quality or state of being determined and unyielding in one’s decisions or actions.

   坚定

   • She handled the negotiations with firmness and clarity.
   • His firmness of purpose inspired the whole team.
   • The leader showed firmness in sticking to her principles.

   同义词constancydeterminationfortitudegritmettleperseveranceresolutionresolvesteadfastnesstenacity

   反义词indecisionirresolutionvacillationwaveringweakness

3. Unyielding to the touchB1formal

   The property of something that is resistant to pressure and does not give way easily.

   触感坚硬

   • The mattress’s firmness keeps the spine properly aligned.
   • I preferred the sofa with a little more firmness.
   • Test the firmness of the fruit before buying it.

   同义词hardnessresistancerigiditysoliditystiffnesstoughness

   反义词flexibilitypliabilitysoftness

4. Steady or immovably fixed in placeB1formal

   The quality of being securely attached or stable, not easily moved or shaken.

   稳固

   • The firmness of the foundation ensures the building’s safety.
   • Check the firmness of the ladder before climbing.
   • The cabinet was attached with screws for added firmness.

   同义词fixednessimmovabilitysecurenesssoliditystabilitysteadiness

   反义词instabilityloosenessshakinessunsteadinessweakness