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firm firm ★★★★★/fɜ͟ː(r)m/1[N-COUNT	可数名词]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2[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]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。firmnessVegetables should retain some firmness and should not be soggy and waterlogged.蔬菜应保持一定的硬挺度，不应潮乎乎的浸透了水。3[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]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。firmlyThe front door is locked and all the windows are firmly shut.前门锁上了，所有窗户都关严了。4[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](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。firmlyhe held me firmly by the elbow and led me to my aisle seat.他紧紧抓住我的胳膊肘，把我领到靠过道的座位上。firmnessTim stretched out a hand in apology and was comforted by the firmness with which Marc gripped it.蒂姆伸出手来表示道歉，而马克紧紧地握住了它，这令蒂姆安下了心。5[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](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.   [oft ADJ with n]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。firmly'A good night's sleep is what you want,' he said firmly.“你现在需要好好睡一晚上，”他不容分辩地说。firmness...a manner that combines friendliness with compassion and firmness.兼具友善、怜悯与坚定的态度6[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](决定或意见)确定的，不会更改的 A firm decision or opinion is definite and unlikely to change.   [usu ADJ n]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。firmlyPolitical values and opinions are firmly held, and can be slow to change...政治价值观和政见根深蒂固，要改变可能得花上很长时间。He is firmly convinced that it is vital to do this.他坚信做这件事至关重要。firmnessWhat's impressed me has been his considerable firmness of purpose.令我印象深刻的是他对目标的坚定不移。7[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](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.   [ADJ n]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。8[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](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.   [usu ADJ n]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。firmlyThis tradition is also firmly rooted in the past...这个传统同样深深地植根于过去。It placed reggae music firmly in the mainstream of world culture.它使得雷鬼音乐在世界主流文化中占据了不可动摇的一席之地。9[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]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.   [ADJ n]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。10[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](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。Firm prices and stability will allow both producers and consumers to plan confidently.价格的居高不下和市场的稳定将使制造商与消费者都能满怀信心地制订计划。firmness...the firmness of the dollar against other currencies.美元对其他货币的坚挺11[VERB	动词](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.   [V n prep/adv]Firm more soil over the roots and water thoroughly.在根上再多培些土，用水浇透。12[PHRASE	短语]坚定不移；坚持己见；拒不让步 If someone stands firm, they refuse to change their mind about something.   [V inflects]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。13[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.   [V P n (not pron)]  [V n P]  [V P]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。The mixture will seem too wet at this stage, but it will firm up when chilled.混合物在此阶段看起来会非常湿，但冷却后就会坚硬起来。14[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.   [V P n (not pron)]  [V P]  [Also V n P]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。At least the bank situation had firmed up.至少银行的形势已经更加明朗了。15[PHRASAL VERB	短语动词]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.   [V P n (not pron)]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。相关词组：firm up  firm1 nounfirm2 adjectivefirm3 verbfirmfirm1 /fɜːm $ fɜːrm/ ●●● S1 W1 noun [countable]  Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases  a business or company, especially a small oneelectronics/advertising/law etc firm She works for an electronics firm.a firm of accountants/solicitors/builders etc Kevin is with a firm of accountants in Birmingham.► see thesaurus at companyCOLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + firma large/big firm· He is managing director of a large firm.a small firm· He trained with a small firm in Cardiff.a medium-sized firm· The law will not effect medium-sized firms with less than 100 employees.an engineering/building/electronics etc firm· Fred worked for an electronics firm.a law/accounting/advertising etc firm· She was offered a job with a law firm.a British/American Swiss etc firm· British firms are competing with a number of foreign companies.a local firm· The equipment was supplied by a local firm.a foreign firm· There has been renewed competition from foreign firms.a family firm· The business grew from a small family firm into a large company.phrasesa firm of solicitors/accountants/surveyors etc· Ms Shaw is a partner in a firm of solicitors.verbswork for a firm· Chris has been working for this firm for nearly 20 years.join a firm· He joined the firm when he was in his early twenties.leave a firm· She left the firm in 2007.a firm employs somebody· The firm employs more than 200 people.a firm produces something· Our firm produces computer software for the business market.a firm supplies something· The firm supplies office furniture to local businesses.firm1 nounfirm2 adjectivefirm3 verbfirmfirm2 ●●● S3 W2 adjective  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1not completely hard, but not soft, and not easy to bend into a different shape  OPP  soft:  The sofa cushions are fairly firm. a firm green apple Most doctors recommend sleeping on a firm mattress.► see thesaurus at hard2strongly fixed in position, and not likely to move  SYN  secure:  Make sure the ladder feels firm before you climb up. A concrete foundation was poured after digging down to firm ground. Mount the tanks side by side on a firm base.3not likely to changefirm conviction/commitment/belief etc Our client hasn’t reached a firm decision on the matter yet. Blackpool remains a firm favourite with holidaymakers from Northern Ireland. Corey was always a firm believer in prayer. They made a firm offer (=offered to pay a particular amount) on the house over the weekend. Diana and Laura have been firm friends (=close friends) since their early teens.4showing in the way that you behave or speak that you are the person in control and that you are not likely to change your answer, belief etc:  Cal replied with a polite but firm ‘no’. What this country needs is firm leadership.be firm with somebody You need to be firm with her or she’ll try to take advantage of you.► see thesaurus at determined, strict5hand a firm grip/hold/grasp etc if you have something in a firm grip etc, you are holding it tightly and strongly:  He took a firm grip of my arm and marched me towards the door. a firm handshake6take a firm stand/line to state your opinion clearly and not be persuaded to change it7stand/hold firm to not change your actions or opinionsfirm against Jones is urging Christians to stand firm against abortion.8a firm hand a strict way of dealing with someone:  These children need a firm hand.9money [not before noun] if the value of a particular country’s money is firm, it does not fall in value  SYN  steadyfirm against The pound is still firm against the dollar.—firmly adverb—firmness noun [uncountable]firm1 nounfirm2 adjectivefirm3 verbfirmfirm3 verb [transitive]  Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases  to press down on soil to make it harder or more solidfirm something ↔ up phrasal verb1to make arrangements, ideas etc more definite and exact:  We’re hoping to firm up the deal later this month.2to make a part of your body have more muscle and less fat by exercising

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not easy to press into a different shape          坚固的；坚硬的；结实的                            ◆        a firm bed/mattress        结实的床╱床垫                    ◆        These peaches are still firm.        这些桃子还很硬。                    ◆        Bake the cakes until they are firm to the touch.        把糕饼烤到摸来有硬感为止。                    2      ★              not likely to change          坚定的；确定的；坚决的                            ◆        a          firm believerin socialism                坚定信仰社会主义的人                    ◆        a          firm agreement/date/decision/offer/promise                巩固的协议；确定的日期；不能更改的决定；实盘；坚决的保证                    ◆                  firm beliefs/conclusions/convictions/principles                坚定不移的信仰；定论；坚定的信念╱原则                    ◆        She is a          firm favourite withthe children.                孩子们着实喜欢她。                    ◆        We have no          firm evidenceto support the case.                我们没有确凿的证据支持这个论点。                    ◆        They remained          firm friends.                他们依然友情甚笃。                    3      ★              strongly fixed in place          牢固的；稳固的                            SYN                                            secure                                                  ◆        Stand the fish tank on a firm base.        把鱼缸放在牢固的基座上。                    ◆        No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage.        没有稳固的基础，建筑就不牢靠，婚姻也是如此。                    4      ★              (of sb's voice or hand movements        声音或手势        )                    strong and steady          强有力的；坚决的                            ◆        ‘No,’ she repeated, her voice firmer this time.        “不。”她重复说，这次语气较前坚决。                    ◆        With a          firm gripon my hand, he pulled me away.                他紧握我的手把我拉开。                    ◆        Her handshake was cool and firm.        她握手镇定而有力。                    5              (of sb's behaviour, position or understanding of sth        行为、处境或理解        )                    strong and in control          牢牢控制的；严格的；掌握的                            ◆        to exercise          firm control/discipline/leadership                实施严格的控制╱纪律╱领导                    ◆        Parents must          be firm withtheir children.                父母必须对子女严格。                    ◆        The company now has a          firm footingin the marketplace.                现在这家公司在市场上已站稳了脚跟。                    ◆        This book will give your students a          firm grasp ofEnglish grammar.                这本书将使学生牢固地掌握英语语法。                    ◆        We need to keep a          firm gripon the situation.                我们需要牢牢地掌握局面。                    6              [usually before noun        ]                    firm(against sth)                    (of a country's money, etc.        货币等        )                    not lower than another          坚挺的                            ◆        The euro remained firm against the dollar, but fell against the yen.        欧元对美元依然坚挺，但对日元的汇率则下跌。                    ☞see also                                    firmly                                                        ▶                firm·ness                  /          fɜːmnəs                    ;            NAmE                    fɜːrmnəs                    /                          noun                          [uncountable          ]                                  IDIOMS              be on firm ˈground                              to be in a strong position in an argument, etc. because you know the facts              （在辩论等中）立场坚定，对事实确信无疑                                            ◆            Everyone agreed with me, so I knew I was on firm ground.            每个人都同意我的意见，所以我知道自己立场稳固了。                                      a firm ˈhand                              strong control or discipline              牢固控制；严格纪律；铁腕                                            ◆            Those children need a firm hand to make them behave.            那些孩子得严加管教。                                      take a firm ˈline/ˈstand (on/against sth)                              to make your beliefs known and to try to make others follow them              （对…）采取坚定的立场（或态度）                                            ◆            We need to take a firm line on tobacco advertising.            我们需要对烟草广告采取强硬的态度。                                ◆            They took a firm stand against drugs in the school.            他们坚决反对校园吸毒现象。                                                    adverb                    IDIOMS              hold ˈfirm (to sth)                              (              formal)                        to believe sth strongly and not change your mind              坚信；坚持                                            ◆            She held firm to her principles.            她坚持自己的原则。                                      stand ˈfast/ˈfirm                              to refuse to move back; to refuse to change your opinions              坚定不移；不让步；坚持自己的观点                                                                verb                    1              [transitive        ]                    firmsth                    to make sth become stronger or harder          使强壮；使坚固；使坚实                            ◆        Firm the soil around the plant.        把植物周围的土弄紧实。                    ◆        This product claims to firm your body in six weeks.        这个产品据称能在六周内使身体强壮。                    2              [intransitive        ]                    firm(to/at…)            (        finance          财        )                    (of shares, prices, etc.        股票、物价等        )                    to become steady or rise steadily          坚挺；稳步上涨                            ◆        Rank's shares firmed 3p to 696p.        兰克公司的股票涨了 3 便士，升至 696 便士。                            PHRASAL VERBS                    ˌfirm ˈup                              to become harder or more solid              变坚固；变坚实                                            ◆            Put the mixture somewhere cool to firm up.            把混合物放在一个地方冷却变硬。                                      ˌfirm ˈup sth                  1                      to make arrangements more final and fixed              最后落实；敲定                                            ◆            The company has not yet firmed up its plans for expansion.            公司的扩大计划尚未最后落实。                                ◆            The precise details still have to be firmed up.            准确的细节仍需最后敲定。                                    2                      to make sth harder or more solid              使坚固；使坚硬；使坚实                                            ◆            A few weeks of aerobics will firm up that flabby stomach.            几个星期的有氧健身运动将使松弛的腹部结实。                                          firm              /        fɜːm                ;          NAmE                fɜːrm                /                    firm·ness              /        fɜːmnəs                ;          NAmE                fɜːrmnəs                /             firm[fɜ:m]firmed, firming, firms级别:firmer, firmestCET4CET6TEM4考研TOEFLv2224632833601396630j3269976510481795276022481914n9034738536652428120671767311552NOUN13011162173ADJ3797284026VERB2133211089Spoken:158627938firmer[297] firms[1846]公司(81%)，坚定的(6%)，商行(5%)，坚固的(2%)，坚定地(2%)，确定(1%)，严格的(1%)，稳固地(1%)，结实的(1%)n.公司；商号adj.坚定的；牢固的；严格的；结实的vt.使坚定；使牢固adv.稳固地vi.变坚实；变稳固

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Collins	firm ★★★★★ /fɜ͟ː(r)m/ 1 [N-COUNT 可数名词]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 2 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]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。 firmness Vegetables should retain some firmness and should not be soggy and waterlogged. 蔬菜应保持一定的硬挺度，不应潮乎乎的浸透了水。 3 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]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。 firmly The front door is locked and all the windows are firmly shut. 前门锁上了，所有窗户都关严了。 4 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](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。 firmly he held me firmly by the elbow and led me to my aisle seat. 他紧紧抓住我的胳膊肘，把我领到靠过道的座位上。 firmness Tim stretched out a hand in apology and was comforted by the firmness with which Marc gripped it. 蒂姆伸出手来表示道歉，而马克紧紧地握住了它，这令蒂姆安下了心。 5 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](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. [oft ADJ with n] 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。 firmly 'A good night's sleep is what you want,' he said firmly. “你现在需要好好睡一晚上，”他不容分辩地说。 firmness ...a manner that combines friendliness with compassion and firmness. 兼具友善、怜悯与坚定的态度 6 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](决定或意见)确定的，不会更改的 A firm decision or opinion is definite and unlikely to change. [usu ADJ n] 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。 firmly Political values and opinions are firmly held, and can be slow to change... 政治价值观和政见根深蒂固，要改变可能得花上很长时间。 He is firmly convinced that it is vital to do this. 他坚信做这件事至关重要。 firmness What's impressed me has been his considerable firmness of purpose. 令我印象深刻的是他对目标的坚定不移。 7 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](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. [ADJ n] 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。 8 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](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. [usu ADJ n] 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。 firmly This tradition is also firmly rooted in the past... 这个传统同样深深地植根于过去。 It placed reggae music firmly in the mainstream of world culture. 它使得雷鬼音乐在世界主流文化中占据了不可动摇的一席之地。 9 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]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. [ADJ n] 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。 10 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](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。 Firm prices and stability will allow both producers and consumers to plan confidently. 价格的居高不下和市场的稳定将使制造商与消费者都能满怀信心地制订计划。 firmness ...the firmness of the dollar against other currencies. 美元对其他货币的坚挺 11 [VERB 动词](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. [V n prep/adv] Firm more soil over the roots and water thoroughly. 在根上再多培些土，用水浇透。 12 [PHRASE 短语]坚定不移；坚持己见；拒不让步 If someone stands firm, they refuse to change their mind about something. [V inflects] 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。 13 [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. [V P n (not pron)] [V n P] [V P] 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。 The mixture will seem too wet at this stage, but it will firm up when chilled. 混合物在此阶段看起来会非常湿，但冷却后就会坚硬起来。 14 [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. [V P n (not pron)] [V P] [Also V n P] 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。 At least the bank situation had firmed up. 至少银行的形势已经更加明朗了。 15 [PHRASAL VERB 短语动词]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. [V P n (not pron)] 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。相关词组： firm up
Oxford	firm ★ / fɜːm ; NAmE fɜːrm / noun , adjective , adverb , verb firm firms firmed firming firmer firmest noun ★ a business or company 商行；商号；公司 ◆ an engineering firm 工程公司 ◆ a firm of accountants 会计事务所 ☞ collocationsat business adjective ★ ( firm·er , firm·est ) 1 ★ fairly hard; not easy to press into a different shape 坚固的；坚硬的；结实的 ◆ a firm bed/mattress 结实的床╱床垫 ◆ These peaches are still firm. 这些桃子还很硬。 ◆ Bake the cakes until they are firm to the touch. 把糕饼烤到摸来有硬感为止。 2 ★ not likely to change 坚定的；确定的；坚决的 ◆ a firm believerin socialism 坚定信仰社会主义的人 ◆ a firm agreement/date/decision/offer/promise 巩固的协议；确定的日期；不能更改的决定；实盘；坚决的保证 ◆ firm beliefs/conclusions/convictions/principles 坚定不移的信仰；定论；坚定的信念╱原则 ◆ She is a firm favourite withthe children. 孩子们着实喜欢她。 ◆ We have no firm evidenceto support the case. 我们没有确凿的证据支持这个论点。 ◆ They remained firm friends. 他们依然友情甚笃。 3 ★ strongly fixed in place 牢固的；稳固的 SYN secure ◆ Stand the fish tank on a firm base. 把鱼缸放在牢固的基座上。 ◆ No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage. 没有稳固的基础，建筑就不牢靠，婚姻也是如此。 4 ★ (of sb's voice or hand movements 声音或手势 ) strong and steady 强有力的；坚决的 ◆ ‘No,’ she repeated, her voice firmer this time. “不。”她重复说，这次语气较前坚决。 ◆ With a firm gripon my hand, he pulled me away. 他紧握我的手把我拉开。 ◆ Her handshake was cool and firm. 她握手镇定而有力。 5 (of sb's behaviour, position or understanding of sth 行为、处境或理解 ) strong and in control 牢牢控制的；严格的；掌握的 ◆ to exercise firm control/discipline/leadership 实施严格的控制╱纪律╱领导 ◆ Parents must be firm withtheir children. 父母必须对子女严格。 ◆ The company now has a firm footingin the marketplace. 现在这家公司在市场上已站稳了脚跟。 ◆ This book will give your students a firm grasp ofEnglish grammar. 这本书将使学生牢固地掌握英语语法。 ◆ We need to keep a firm gripon the situation. 我们需要牢牢地掌握局面。 6 [usually before noun ] firm(against sth) (of a country's money, etc. 货币等 ) not lower than another 坚挺的 ◆ The euro remained firm against the dollar, but fell against the yen. 欧元对美元依然坚挺，但对日元的汇率则下跌。 ☞see also firmly ▶ firm·ness / fɜːmnəs ; NAmE fɜːrmnəs / noun [uncountable ] IDIOMS be on firm ˈground to be in a strong position in an argument, etc. because you know the facts （在辩论等中）立场坚定，对事实确信无疑 ◆ Everyone agreed with me, so I knew I was on firm ground. 每个人都同意我的意见，所以我知道自己立场稳固了。 a firm ˈhand strong control or discipline 牢固控制；严格纪律；铁腕 ◆ Those children need a firm hand to make them behave. 那些孩子得严加管教。 take a firm ˈline/ˈstand (on/against sth) to make your beliefs known and to try to make others follow them （对…）采取坚定的立场（或态度） ◆ We need to take a firm line on tobacco advertising. 我们需要对烟草广告采取强硬的态度。 ◆ They took a firm stand against drugs in the school. 他们坚决反对校园吸毒现象。 adverb IDIOMS hold ˈfirm (to sth) ( formal) to believe sth strongly and not change your mind 坚信；坚持 ◆ She held firm to her principles. 她坚持自己的原则。 stand ˈfast/ˈfirm to refuse to move back; to refuse to change your opinions 坚定不移；不让步；坚持自己的观点 verb 1 [transitive ] firmsth to make sth become stronger or harder 使强壮；使坚固；使坚实 ◆ Firm the soil around the plant. 把植物周围的土弄紧实。 ◆ This product claims to firm your body in six weeks. 这个产品据称能在六周内使身体强壮。 2 [intransitive ] firm(to/at…) ( finance 财 ) (of shares, prices, etc. 股票、物价等 ) to become steady or rise steadily 坚挺；稳步上涨 ◆ Rank's shares firmed 3p to 696p. 兰克公司的股票涨了 3 便士，升至 696 便士。 PHRASAL VERBS ˌfirm ˈup to become harder or more solid 变坚固；变坚实 ◆ Put the mixture somewhere cool to firm up. 把混合物放在一个地方冷却变硬。 ˌfirm ˈup sth 1 to make arrangements more final and fixed 最后落实；敲定 ◆ The company has not yet firmed up its plans for expansion. 公司的扩大计划尚未最后落实。 ◆ The precise details still have to be firmed up. 准确的细节仍需最后敲定。 2 to make sth harder or more solid 使坚固；使坚硬；使坚实 ◆ A few weeks of aerobics will firm up that flabby stomach. 几个星期的有氧健身运动将使松弛的腹部结实。 firm / fɜːm ; NAmE fɜːrm / firm·ness / fɜːmnəs ; NAmE fɜːrmnəs /
LDC	firm1 noun firm2 adjective firm3 verb firmfirm1 /fɜːm $ fɜːrm/ ●●● S1 W1 noun [countable] Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases a business or company, especially a small oneelectronics/advertising/law etc firm She works for an electronics firm.a firm of accountants/solicitors/builders etc Kevin is with a firm of accountants in Birmingham.► see thesaurus at company COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + firma large/big firm· He is managing director of a large firm.a small firm· He trained with a small firm in Cardiff.a medium-sized firm· The law will not effect medium-sized firms with less than 100 employees.an engineering/building/electronics etc firm· Fred worked for an electronics firm.a law/accounting/advertising etc firm· She was offered a job with a law firm.a British/American Swiss etc firm· British firms are competing with a number of foreign companies.a local firm· The equipment was supplied by a local firm.a foreign firm· There has been renewed competition from foreign firms.a family firm· The business grew from a small family firm into a large company.phrasesa firm of solicitors/accountants/surveyors etc· Ms Shaw is a partner in a firm of solicitors.verbswork for a firm· Chris has been working for this firm for nearly 20 years.join a firm· He joined the firm when he was in his early twenties.leave a firm· She left the firm in 2007.a firm employs somebody· The firm employs more than 200 people.a firm produces something· Our firm produces computer software for the business market.a firm supplies something· The firm supplies office furniture to local businesses. firm1 noun firm2 adjective firm3 verb firmfirm2 ●●● S3 W2 adjective Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1not completely hard, but not soft, and not easy to bend into a different shape OPP soft: The sofa cushions are fairly firm. a firm green apple Most doctors recommend sleeping on a firm mattress.► see thesaurus at hard 2strongly fixed in position, and not likely to move SYN secure: Make sure the ladder feels firm before you climb up. A concrete foundation was poured after digging down to firm ground. Mount the tanks side by side on a firm base.3not likely to changefirm conviction/commitment/belief etc Our client hasn’t reached a firm decision on the matter yet. Blackpool remains a firm favourite with holidaymakers from Northern Ireland. Corey was always a firm believer in prayer. They made a firm offer (=offered to pay a particular amount) on the house over the weekend. Diana and Laura have been firm friends (=close friends) since their early teens.4showing in the way that you behave or speak that you are the person in control and that you are not likely to change your answer, belief etc: Cal replied with a polite but firm ‘no’. What this country needs is firm leadership.be firm with somebody You need to be firm with her or she’ll try to take advantage of you.► see thesaurus at determined , strict 5hand a firm grip/hold/grasp etc if you have something in a firm grip etc, you are holding it tightly and strongly: He took a firm grip of my arm and marched me towards the door. a firm handshake6take a firm stand/line to state your opinion clearly and not be persuaded to change it7stand/hold firm to not change your actions or opinionsfirm against Jones is urging Christians to stand firm against abortion.8a firm hand a strict way of dealing with someone: These children need a firm hand.9money [not before noun] if the value of a particular country’s money is firm, it does not fall in value SYN steadyfirm against The pound is still firm against the dollar.—firmly adverb—firmness noun [uncountable] firm1 noun firm2 adjective firm3 verb firmfirm3 verb [transitive] Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases to press down on soil to make it harder or more solidfirm up phrasal verb1to make arrangements, ideas etc more definite and exact: We’re hoping to firm up the deal later this month.2to make a part of your body have more muscle and less fat by exercising
WDF	firm [fɜ:m]firmed, firming, firms级别:firmer, firmest CET4CET6TEM4考研TOEFL v22246 328 33 60 139 66 30 j3269 9765 1048 1795 2760 2248 1914 n903 47385 3665 2428 12067 17673 11552 NOUN1301 1162173 ADJ3797 284026 VERB21332 11089 Spoken: 158627938 firmer[297] firms[1846] 公司(81%)，坚定的(6%)，商行(5%)，坚固的(2%)，坚定地(2%)，确定(1%)，严格的(1%)，稳固地(1%)，结实的(1%) n.公司；商号 adj.坚定的；牢固的；严格的；结实的 vt.使坚定；使牢固 adv.稳固地 vi.变坚实；变稳固

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