firm

🇺🇸 /fɜːrm/ 🇬🇧 /fɜːm/
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标签 TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B1
noun
R

a business or company

The firm hired new workers to help with the big project.

这家公司雇佣了新员工来协助这个大项目。

adjective
B2

hard and not easy to press

The mattress is firm and gives good back support.

床垫很硬,能提供良好的背部支撑。

B2

not changing

They have a firm belief in helping others.

他们坚信帮助他人。

B2

fixed in place and not moving

Make sure the ladder is on firm ground before climbing.

在攀爬之前,确保梯子放在坚实的地面上。

B2

strong and steady

He gave a firm handshake to show confidence.

他有力地握手以显示自信。

B2

strong and in control

Good teachers are firm but fair with students.

好老师对学生既严格又公平。

R

not falling in value

The dollar stayed firm against other currencies.

美元对其他货币保持坚挺。

verb
R

to make something stronger or harder

Exercise can help firm your muscles.

锻炼可以帮助紧实你的肌肉。

R

to become steady or rise in value

Stock prices firmed after the good news.

好消息之后股价企稳。

translation

n. 公司
adj. 坚硬的, 不变的, 固定的, 强健的, 坚定的, 坚挺的
v. 使坚固, 稳定

词形变化

Plural firms
Comparative firmer
Superlative firmest
Perfect firmed
Progressive firming
Past firmed
3rd Present firms