一、详细释义:


adj.

坚定的,坚决的


例句:

We entertain a firm belief in the final victory.

我们对最后的胜利抱有坚定的信念。


例句:

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。”


坚固的,牢固的,结实的


例句:

Powerful earthquakes can shake firm ground violently for great distances.

强大的地震能猛烈地摇动很大范围内的稳固地面。


例句:

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。


强有力的


例句:

Only firm action by the government can weld the nation together to face the troubles ahead.

只有政府的强有力的作用才能使国家紧密结合面对前面的困难。


例句:

The quick handshake was firm and cool.

短暂的握手有力沉稳。


确定的


例句:

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。


例句:

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。


(物价)坚挺的,稳定的


例句:

Cotton prices remain firm and demand is strong.

棉花价格始终保持坚挺,需求旺盛。


例句:

The shares held firm at 280p.

股价稳稳地维持在280便士。


严格的


例句:

I'll set firm guidelines for snacks and TV.

我将对看电视和吃零食制定严格的规定。


例句:

Set firm timelines, but leave features flexible.

制定严格的时间安排,但是保持灵活的特性。


adv.

稳固地;坚定地


例句:

I should like to see in her eyes that strength of character which has enabled her to stand firm in the face of difficulties.

我要从她的眼睛里看出使她能坚定地面对困难的坚强毅力。


n.

商号,商行;公司,企业 [C]


例句:

The firm is a byword for excellence.

这家企业是优质的保证。


例句:

Our firm is represented in India and Pakistan by Mr. Hall.

本商号在印度和巴基斯坦的代表是贺尔先生。


v.

(使)牢固,坚固,稳固 [I,T]


例句:

Firm more soil over the roots and water thoroughly.

在根上再多培些土,用水浇透。


例句:

Our embankments are firming up and the roads and terraces are holding well.

我们的筑提是牢固的,道路和梯田也是如此。


变坚实 [I]


例句:

Cycling is one of the best ways to firm up your thighs.

骑脚踏车是使你的大腿变坚实最好的方法之一。


例句:

The ground has firmed up a lot since it was properly drained.

在适当地排水之后,土地变得坚实多了。


加强 [T]


例句:

He firmed up his theory with data from the natural and social sciences.

他用自然科学和社会科学的资料来加强他的理论。


例句:

The economy firmed up.

经济稳定了。


使坚定 [T]


例句:

It has firmed the government's confidence and determination to improve SOEs.

它坚定了我们搞好国有企业的信心和决心。


回升 [I,T]


例句:

Martin's shares firmed 3p to 696p.

马丁公司的股票涨了3便士,升至696便士。


例句:

The London stock market firmed up a bit.

伦敦股票行情稍见回升。


二、词义辨析:


company,corporation,firm

这些名词均可表示“公司”之意。 company多指生产或销售产品的公司、商号,也可指经办服务性项目的公司。 corporation多指一个人拥有或多人联办的大公司,也指在其它地区或国家拥有分公司的公司。 firm含义广泛,可指公司、商行或商号。规模可大可小,经营、管理的人员可多可少。


三、相关短语:


stand firm

坚定不移


brokerage firm

经纪商号,经纪商号


investment firm

投资公司


service firm

服务性企业


accounting firm

会计师事务所, 会计公司


business firm

商号 厂商


publishing firm

出版社


hold firm

【经】 坚持


四、参考例句:


This firm manufactures cars.

这家公司大量生产汽车。


Be firm with yourself.

对自己严格要求。


The firm busted up.

公司倒闭了。


The runner has firm muscles.

那个赛跑运动员有一身结实的肌肉。


The firm incorporated with others.

这家公司与别家公司合并了。


The firm grossed $3 million.

该公司获得三百万美元毛利。


The firm has 10 employees.

这家公司有十名员工。


Our firm has good technology.

我们公司拥有优良的技术。


The firm has 1000 employees.

这家公司有一千名员工。


We welcome that firm assertion.

我们对这一坚定承诺表示欢迎。