新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

firmIELTS重点词汇

英 [fɜːm]

[ADJ, NOUN]

词汇频率：

ADJ. 形容词

firmer , firmest
1. 结实的
If something is firm, it does not change much in shape when it is pressed but is not completely hard.
双语例句
例：
Fruit should be firm and in excellent condition.
水果应该硬实且完好无损。
2. 强有力的
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.
近义词
strong
双语例句
例：
The quick handshake was firm and cool.
短暂的握手有力而冷静。
3. 坚定的
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.
双语例句
例：
She had to be firm with him. 'I don't want to see you again.'
她不得不坚定地对他说：“我不想再见到你。”
4. 确定的
A firm decision or opinion is definite and unlikely to change.
近义词
definite
双语例句
例：
He made a firm decision to leave Fort Multry by boat.
他打定主意要乘船离开穆尔特里堡。
5. 确凿的 , 确切的
Firm evidence or information is based on facts and so is likely to be true.
近义词
hard , definite
双语例句
例：
This man may have killed others but unfortunately we have no firm evidence.
这名男子可能还杀过别的人，只可惜我们没有确凿的证据。
6. （控制）牢固的 , （根基等）稳固的
You use firm to describe control or a basis or position when it is strong and unlikely to be ended or removed.
近义词
secure
双语例句
例：
Although the Yakutians are a minority, they have firm control of the territory.
虽然雅库特人是少数，但他们却牢牢地控制着这个地区。
7. 稳固的
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.
近义词
secure
双语例句
例：
If you have to climb up, use a firm platform or a sturdy ladder.
如果你必须爬上去，就踩在一个稳固的台子上或者找一把结实的梯子。

NOUN. 名词

firms
1. [C 可数名词] 公司
A firm is an organization which sells or produces something or which provides a service which people pay for.
近义词
company
双语例句
例：
The firm's employees were expecting large bonuses.
这家公司的雇员们正期待得到大笔的奖金。
例：
a legal assistant at a Chicago law firm.
一家芝加哥律师事务所的一名法律助理。
例：
a firm of heating engineers.
一家供暖工程师公司。

PHRASAL VERB. 短语动词

firms , firming , firmed
firm up
1. [PHRASAL 短语] 使变结实 , 变结实
If you firm up something or if it firms up, it becomes firmer and more solid.
双语例句
例：
This treatment helps tone the body, firm up muscles and tighten the skin.
这种治疗有助于保持体态、锻炼肌肉、紧致肌肤。
2. [PHRASAL 短语] 使变明确 , 变明确
If you firm something up or if it firms up, it becomes clearer, stronger, or more definite.
双语例句
例：
We can give you more detail as our plans firm up.
等我们的计划明确后，我们可以告诉你更多细节。

PHRASE. 习语

stand firm
1. 立场坚定
If someone stands firm, they refuse to change their mind about something.
双语例句
例：
The council is standing firm against the protest.
市政府面对抗议毫不让步。