firm的中文翻译是什么意思

firm

US/fɜːrm/
UK/fɜːm/

n. 商号; 公司

adj. 坚固的; 稳固的; 强有力的; 坚定的; 不会更改的; 忠实的

v. 培土; 使坚固; 稳步上涨

firm柯林斯释义

N-COUNT商号;商行;公司

A firm is an organization which sells or produces something or which provides a service which people pay for.

  • The firm's employees were expecting large bonuses.

    这家公司的雇员期待着发放大笔奖金。

  • ...a firm of heating engineers.

    供暖工程公司

ADJ-GRADED坚固的;坚硬的;结实的

If something is firm, it does not change much in shape when it is pressed but is not completely hard.

  • Fruit should be firm and in excellent condition...

    水果应该硬实完好。

  • Choose a soft, medium or firm mattress to suit their individual needs.

    针对他们各人不同的需要挑选柔软、软硬适中或者坚硬的床垫。

ADJ-GRADED稳固的;牢固的

If something is firm, it does not shake or move when you put weight or pressure on it, because it is strongly made or securely fastened.

  • 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。

ADJ-GRADED(抓握或动作)强有力的,使上劲的

If someone's grip is firm or if they perform a physical action in a firm way, they do it with quite a lot of force or pressure but also in a controlled way.

  • The quick handshake was firm and cool...

    短暂的握手有力沉稳。

  • He managed to grasp the metal, get a firm grip of it and heave his body upwards.

    他设法牢牢抓住了那个金属物,把整个身子往上提。

ADJ-GRADED(人)坚定的,坚决的,强势的

If you describe someone as firm, you mean they behave in a way that shows that they are not going to change their mind, or that they are the person who is in control.

  • 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。”

  • Perhaps they need the guiding hand of a firm father figure.

    也许他们需要一个父亲般严格的指引者。

ADJ-GRADED(决定或意见)确定的,不会更改的

A firm decision or opinion is definite and unlikely to change.

  • 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。

  • 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。

ADJ-GRADED(证据或信息)确切的,确实的,确凿的

Firm evidence or information is based on facts and so is likely to be true.

  • This man may have killed others but unfortunately we have no firm evidence...

    这名男子可能还杀害过其他人,只可惜我们没有确凿的证据。

  • There's unlikely to be firm news about the convoy's progress for some time.

    一段时间内都不大可能会有关于车队行进情况的确切消息。

ADJ-GRADED(控制、基础、位置等)坚实的,不可动摇的

You use firm to describe control or a basis or position when it is strong and unlikely to be ended or removed.

  • Although the Yakutians are a minority, they have firm control of the territory...

    尽管雅库特人是少数民族,但他们却牢牢地掌控着这块版图。

  • The company, a household name in the States, has a firm foothold in the British market.

    这家美国国内家喻户晓的公司在英国市场上站稳了脚跟。

ADJ-GRADED忠实的;忠贞的;牢靠的

If people are firm friends, they have been close friends for a long time and their friendship is likely to continue.

  • The couple met about two years ago and soon became firm friends.

    这对夫妇大约两年前相遇,很快就成了知交。

ADJ-GRADED(价格、价值、货币等)坚挺的,稳定的,居高不下的

If a price, value, or currency is firm, it is not decreasing in value or amount.

  • Cotton prices remain firm and demand is strong...

    棉花价格始终保持坚挺,需求旺盛。

  • The shares held firm at 280p...

    股价稳稳地维持在280便士。

VERB(在植物周围)压,培(土)

If you firm soil around a plant, you press it so that it is fairly solid rather than loose.

  • Firm more soil over the roots and water thoroughly.

    在根上再多培些土,用水浇透。

PHRASE坚定不移;坚持己见;拒不让步

If someone stands firm, they refuse to change their mind about something.

  • The council is standing firm against the barrage of protest...

    委员会面对接二连三的抗议拒不让步。

  • The President has appealed to his European partners to stand firm on the issue.

    总统已经呼吁其欧洲伙伴在此问题上站稳立场。

PHRASAL VERB-ERG(使)更坚固;(使)更坚硬;(使)更结实

If you firm up something or if it firms up, it becomes firmer and more solid.

  • This treatment helps tone the body, firm up muscles and tighten the skin...

    该治疗有助于强身健体、紧致皮肤。

  • I now go swimming five times a week, which helps firm me up...

    我现在每周游5次泳,这对强身健体很有益处。

PHRASAL VERB-ERG(使)更明确;(使)更强化;(使)确切

If you firm something up or if it firms up, it becomes clearer, stronger, or more definite.

  • Looking to the future, the Government will firm up their plans for a cleaner, greener, safer Britain...

    展望未来,政府将更加明确其计划,建设一个更清洁、更环保、更安全的英国。

  • The ground rules have been firmed up...

    基本原则已得到进一步强化。

PHRASAL VERB使(价格、价值等)保持坚挺(或稳定)

If a financial institution firms up the price or value of something, they take action to protect and maintain its price or value.

  • OPEC has agreed to freeze its global oil production slightly in order to firm up crude prices.

    石油输出国组织已同意对全球石油生产稍加冻结,以稳定原油价格。

firm英文释义

Noun

1. members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments;

  • he worked for a brokerage house

Verb

1. become taut or tauter;

  • Yur muscles will firm when you exercise regularly
  • the rope tautened

2. make taut or tauter;

  • tauten a rope

Adjective

1. marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable;

  • firm convictions
  • a firm mouth
  • steadfast resolve
  • a man of unbendable perseverence
  • unwavering loyalty

2. not soft or yielding to pressure;

  • a firm mattress
  • the snow was firm underfoot
  • solid ground

3. strong and sure;

  • a firm grasp
  • gave a strong pull on the rope

4. not subject to revision or change;

  • a firm contract
  • a firm offer

5. (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling;

  • his voice was firm and confident
  • a firm step

6. not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall;

  • stocks are still firm

7. securely established;

  • an established reputation
  • holds a firm position as the country's leading poet

8. marked by the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue;

  • firm muscles

9. pleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed;

  • crisp carrot and celery sticks
  • a firm apple
  • crunchy lettuce

10. securely fixed in place;

  • the post was still firm after being hit by the car

11. unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause;

  • a firm ally
  • loyal supporters
  • the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe"- Campaign song for William Henry Harrison
  • fast friends

Adverb

1. with resolute determination;

  • we firmly believed it
  • you must stand firm

firm同义词辨析

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。

firm, stable, steady

这些形容词都有"稳固的"之意。

  • firm : 指牢固不可动摇或意志、信仰的坚定。
  • stable : 多指根基牢固,平衡良好,也指性格或位置等的稳定,不可移动或改变。
  • steady : 指保持平衡不动摇。用于有形物时,指没有根基的稳固,也指动中的稳。

firm, hard, solid

这些形容词都可表示"坚定的,结实的"之意。

  • firm : 侧重指质地坚硬、不易切割或有弹性,一旦变形会很快恢复原形。
  • hard : 侧重有抗拒压力或拉力的性质,但不一定有弹性。
  • solid : 着重质地紧密、坚实和无间隙,含有在外部压力下仍可保持原有形状的意味。

firm短语

  1. be on firm ground

    (尤指讨论中)理直气壮

  2. a firm hand

    严格的约束(或管制);铁腕

firm场景例句

The firm signed on fifty more workers last week.

上星期该公司签约增雇50名工人.

This firm is just a front for their illegal trade in diamonds.

这家公司不过是他们进行非法钻石交易的一个幌子.

You have made great contributions to our firm.

你对公司做了很大贡献.

Mr. Smith's firm incorporated with others last year.

去年史密斯公司与别家合并了.

He kept a firm hold on my arm as he helped me over the fence.

他有力地拉着我的手臂,帮我越过栅栏.

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firm词性变形

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