n.(名词)

1. 公司，企业，工作集体
2. 商号，商号，厂商
3. 事务所
4. 冰川粒雪

adj.(形容词)

1. 坚定的，坚决的
2. 稳固的，牢固的，结实的，坚固的，坚硬的
3. 严格的
4. 【商】（货币）坚挺的，稳定的
5. 确定的
6. 紧缩的
7. 靠得住的

v.(动词)

1. 变牢固，变坚实，变坚固
2. 使牢固，使坚固，使坚实，使稳固，（使）坚硬
3. 使确定下来，敲定，定案
4. 使强壮
5. 最后落实
6. 进一步确定（常与up连用）
7. 紧肤

adv.(副词)

1. 稳固地，牢固地
2. 坚定地，坚定不移地

adj.(形容词)

1. 结实的,坚硬的,牢固的 solidly fixed in place
2. 坚定不移的,矢志不渝的 not changing or likely to change
3. 强有力的,坚信 strong and giving a feeling of trust

n.(名词)

1. [C]公司,商行 a business company

v.(动词)

1. vt. & vi. (使)坚硬,(使)稳固 (cause to) become firm

Noun:

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

   "he worked for a brokerage house"
   

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;

   "holds a firm position as the country's leading poet"
   

8. possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue;

   "firm muscles"
   

9. securely fixed in place;

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

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

    "a firm ally"
    "loyal supporters"
    "the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe"
    "fast friends"
    

Adverb:

1. with resolute determination;

   "we firmly believed it"
   "you must stand firm"
   

Verb:

1. become taut or tauter;

   "Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly"
   "the rope tautened"
   

2. make taut or tauter;

   "tauten a rope"
   

1.商号;商行;公司
Afirm is an organization which sells or produces something or which provides a service which people pay for.

e.g. Thefirm's employees were expecting large bonuses.
这家公司的雇员期待着发放大笔奖金。
e.g. ...afirm of heating engineers.
供暖工程公司

2.坚固的;坚硬的;结实的
If something isfirm, it does not change much in shape when it is pressed but is not completely hard.

e.g. Fruit should befirm and in excellent condition...
水果应该硬实完好。
e.g. Choose a soft, medium orfirm 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.稳固的;牢固的
If something isfirm, it does not shake or move when you put weight or pressure on it, because it is strongly made or securely fastened.

e.g. If you have to climb up, use afirm 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.(抓握或动作)强有力的，使上劲的
If someone's grip isfirm or if they perform a physical action in afirm way, they do it with quite a lot of force or pressure but also in a controlled way.

firm

e.g. The quick handshake wasfirm and cool...
短暂的握手有力沉稳。
e.g. He managed to grasp the metal, get afirm 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.(人)坚定的，坚决的,强势的
If you describe someone asfirm, 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.

firm在线翻译

e.g. She had to befirm 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。”
e.g. Perhaps they need the guiding hand of afirm 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.(决定或意见)确定的,不会更改的
Afirm decision or opinion is definite and unlikely to change.

e.g. He made afirm decision to leave Fort Multry by boat...
他打定主意乘船离开穆尔特里堡。
e.g. It is myfirm 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.(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.

e.g. This man may have killed others but unfortunately we have nofirm 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。
e.g. There's unlikely to befirm 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.(控制、基础、位置等)坚实的，不可动摇的
You usefirm to describe control or a basis or position when it is strong and unlikely to be ended or removed.

e.g. Although the Yakutians are a minority, they havefirm 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。
e.g. The company, a household name in the States, has afirm 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.忠实的;忠贞的;牢靠的
If people arefirm friends, they have been close friends for a long time and their friendship is likely to continue.

e.g. The couple met about two years ago and soon becamefirm friends.
这对夫妇大约两年前相遇，很快就成了知交。

10.(价格、价值、货币等)坚挺的，稳定的，居高不下的
If a price, value, or currency isfirm, it is not decreasing in value or amount.

e.g. Cotton prices remainfirm and demand is strong...
棉花价格始终保持坚挺，需求旺盛。
e.g. The shares heldfirm at 280p...
股价稳稳地维持在280便士。

firmness
...the firmness of the dollar against other currencies.
美元对其他货币的坚挺

11.(在植物周围)压，培(土)
If youfirm soil around a plant, you press it so that it is fairly solid rather than loose.

firm在线翻译

e.g. firm more soil over the roots and water thoroughly.
在根上再多培些土，用水浇透。

12.坚定不移;坚持己见;拒不让步
If someonestands firm, they refuse to change their mind about something.

e.g. The council is standingfirm against the barrage of protest...
委员会面对接二连三的抗议拒不让步。
e.g. The President has appealed to his European partners to standfirm on the issue.
总统已经呼吁其欧洲伙伴在此问题上站稳立场。

13.(使)更坚固;(使)更坚硬;(使)更结实
If youfirm up something or if itfirms up, it becomes firmer and more solid.

e.g. 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。
e.g. I now go swimming five times a week, which helpsfirm me up...
我现在每周游5次泳，这对强身健体很有益处。

14.(使)更明确;(使)更强化;(使)确切
If youfirm somethingup or if itfirms up, it becomes clearer, stronger, or more definite.

e.g. Looking to the future, the Government willfirm 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。
e.g. The ground rules have been firmed up...
基本原则已得到进一步强化。

15.使(价格、价值等)保持坚挺(或稳定)
If a financial institutionfirms up the price or value of something, they take action to protect and maintain its price or value.

firm

e.g. OPEC has agreed to freeze its global oil production slightly in order tofirm 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

1. firm的翻译

1. 公司：n 使命声明(vision statement)10、 全球投资业绩标准(GIPS)具有以下几个重要特点:12、 公司(firm)的定义 GIPS必须在全公司范围内被采用. 一家公司可以被定义为:(插入公司名称)已按全球投资业绩报告标准(GIPS)准备并出示此报告.

He has established his own firm.

他已建立起自己的公司。

He resigned his directorship and left the firm.

他放弃了董事职务, 离开了公司。

The businessment started out as an errand boy at the age of 14 in a firm.

这位大企业家从14岁时起就在一家商行里当听差。

We must maintain a firm attitude.

我们必须采取坚定的态度。

Because of their pleasant personality, they had soon formed a firm friendship.

因为他们友善的个性,他们很快就建立起坚固的友谊。

Parents must be firm with their children.

父母对孩子一定要严格。

Exercise will firm up your muscles.

锻炼身体能使肌肉结实。

We should be able to firm up the agreement today.

我们今天应该能把协议确定下来。

They made a firm pledge to support us.

他们做出了坚定地承诺支持我们。

He gave a concise and firm summary of our position.

他扼要而坚定地阐述了我方的立场。

These peaches are still firm.

这些桃子还很硬。

a firm bed'/mattress

结实的床 / 床垫

a firm of accountants

会计事务所

an engineering firm

工程公司

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。

The ground rules have been firmed up...

基本原则已得到进一步强化。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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 more soil over the roots and water thoroughly.

在根上再多培些土，用水浇透。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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

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。

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。

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。

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。

用作定语～+ n.

1. The runner has firm muscles.
   那个赛跑运动员有一身结实的肌肉。
2. They have taken firm possession of the enemy position.
   他们已牢牢地占领了敌人的阵地。
3. He kept a firm hold on her hand as he helped her across the river.
   他在帮她过河时紧紧地抓住她的手。
4. His reply to the request was a firm “No”.
   对那个请求他坚决地回答:“不”。
5. Our offer was met with a firm refusal.
   我们的报价被坚决拒绝。
6. He expressed firm support for their cause.
   他对他们的事业表示坚决的支持。
7. 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。
8. I'm a firm believer in telling the truth.
   我坚信应该说真话。

用作表语S+be+～

1. His muscles are very firm.
   他肌肉很结实。
2. Some soft foods become firm when cold.
   有些松软的食品凉了就变硬。
3. You must be firm.
   你必须坚决。

S+be+～+to- v

1. This wet ground is not firm enough to walk on.
   这块湿地不够坚实,不能在上面走。
2. I don't think that chair is firm enough to stand on.
   我想那椅子不够牢稳,不能站上去。

1. She works for an engineering firm.
   她在一家工程公司工作。
2. She works for a firm of stockbroker.
   她在一家股票经纪公司工作。
3. He was a partner in a firm of solicitors in Holborn.
   他是荷尔本一家律师事务所的合伙人。
4. The firm has not been doing well recently.
   这家公司最近经营状况不佳。
5. The firm is very successful, they're raking it in.
   这家公司很成功,正在赚大钱。
6. The firm have agreed to give me a two weeks' holiday.
   公司已经同意给我两个星期的假。
7. The firm are giving an important dinner.
   这家公司大摆宴席。

用作不及物动词S+～(+A)

1. The jelly firmed quickly.
   果冻迅速坚硬起来。
2. His face firmed and he spoke with restrained anger.
   他把脸一沉,按捺着火气说话。
3. The market firmed slightly.
   行情稍有回升。
4. The voice firmed with decision.
   嗓音变得果断坚定。
5. Stock market prices have firmed.
   股票市场已经稳定了。

用作及物动词S+～+ n./pron.

1. He reshuffled the cabinet to firm his government.
   他重新改组内阁以强化其政府。

a firm hand

严格控制 strong discipline or control

firm about

在…上态度坚定 determined about sth

firm against

坚挺的 not lower than another currency, etc. and possibly about to rise in price

firm in〔of〕

坚定的 determined in purpose

firm on one's feet

步伐稳定的 walking steady

firm with

对…严格 strong and consistent in attitude and behaviour, not easily persuaded to change one's mind, decision

firm up (v.+adv.)

把…安排得更稳妥,牢靠; 使稳定 arrange (sth) more firmly; cause to become firm
firm up

The soil is firming up now that the weather is drier.

天气干燥了,土壤也变得坚硬起来。

firm sth ⇔ up

Exercise will firm up your muscles.

锻炼身体能使肌肉结实。

The machine helps to firm the ground up for the game.

机器压实了比赛用的场地。

firm sth ⇔ up

We should firm up ties with the Third World.

我们应当加强与第三世界的联系。

I will return to Paris tomorrow, if I firm up the my air ticket.

如果我能把飞机票定下来的话,我打算明天回巴黎。

We should be able to firm up the agreement today.

我们今天应该能把协议确定下来。

The government must act to firm prices up.

政府必须采取措施稳定物价。

～+名词

• firm%20faith">firm faith坚定的信念
• firm%20prices">firm prices稳定的物价
• firm%20steps">firm steps坚定的步伐

～+介词

• firm%20about%E2%80%A6">firm about…的想法很坚定
• firm%20against">firm against坚定地反对…的,比…坚挺的
• firm%20against%20the%20pounds">firm against the pounds(美元等)比英镑坚挺
• firm%20in%20one%27s%20purpose">firm in one's purpose意志坚决
• firm%20with">firm with对…严格的
• firm%20with%20children">firm with children严格对待孩子

动词+～

• firm">establish a firm开商行
• firm">manage a firm经营商行
• firm">operate a firm经营商行
• firm">run a firm经营商行

形容词+～

• firm">advertising firm广告公司
• firm">long firm〈英〉诈骗商行
• firm">manufacturing firm制造公司
• firm">shipping firm运输公司
• firm">tailoring firm成衣店

名词+～

• firm">business firm商业公司
• firm">export firm出口公司
• firm">trade firm商行

～+介词

• firm%20in%20Paris">firm in Paris在巴黎的公司

～+名词

• firm%20the%20government">firm the government稳定政府

～+副词

• firm%20quickly">firm quickly很快硬结
• firm%20safely">firm safely安全硬结
• firm%20sufficiently">firm sufficiently有效地稳固
• firm%20prices%20up">firm prices up稳住物价

～+介词

• firm%20around%20sth">firm around sth把某物周围的土培实
• firm%20sth%20in%20its%20socket">firm sth in its socket把某物牢牢插在其座孔里

• Trading under the firm of 'Grant Co.'

  出自：C. E. Riddell

• Try whether the post is firm in the ground.

  出自：Oxford English Dictionary

• All the knots which you wished to be firm would come untied.

  出自：C. S. Lewis

• Jove has firm'd it with an Awfull Nod.

  出自：Dryden

adj.(形容词)

1. firm的基本意思是“结实的”“牢固的”,指物体构造结实,不易坏,引申可表示“坚定不移的”“矢志不渝的”,指人处事稳健、坚守原则或信念,还可引申表示“强有力的”“坚信”,指人处事大度坚决、有力、使人有安全感。
2. firm在句中一般用作定语,偶尔也可用作表语。
3. firm的比较级是firmer,最高级是firmest。

n.(名词)

1. firm用作名词时,意思是“公司”“商行”,指两人以上合办的企业。
2. firm作主语时,谓语动词强调整体时用单数形式,强调其成员时用复数形式。

v.(动词)

1. firm用作形容词的意思是“牢固的,坚硬的”,转化为动词意思是“(使)坚硬”,引申可指“使稳定”“使坚定”。
2. firm可用作及物动词,也可用作不及物动词。用作及物动词时接名词或代词作宾语。

1. firm作为名词是“公司”，“商行”的意思，但是必须是至少两人或者两人以上的企业，一个人独办的不算。例如：the firm of Harrison Co；
2. firm可与介词with连用。

   She is a clerk with the firm.
   她是公司的职员。

adj.(形容词)

firm, hard, solid

这三个词都可表示“坚硬的”“坚定的”。其区别是：

firm指组织与构造是坚韧的,不容易因拉伸、弯曲而变形,暗示稳定或坚固; hard指厚实或坚硬,能抵抗压力,几乎不能压缩、拉伸或挖掘或极度执著,有顽固之意; solid指结构很坚固,密度一致,有很强的稳定性,能抵抗任何压力。例如:

I took a firm hold on the rope.我牢牢地抓住了绳子。

The ground was too hard to dig.这块地太硬没法挖。

The buildings are surrounded with solid walls.这座建筑周围用坚硬的墙围着。

n.(名词)

firm, company, corporation, partnerships

参见company条。

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。

steady，firm

这一对形容词意思很接近。

steady则意为“稳固的”，“扎实的”，强调保持平衡不动摇，如指有形物，则指根基的稳固；也可用于指运动中的平稳。

firm常译为“坚固的”，“坚决的”，表示具体的事物地位牢固不易动摇；也可表示意志、信仰的“坚定”。

n.(名词)

他是史密斯兄弟商行的办事员。

误 He is a clerk in〔at, on〕 the firm of Smith Brothers.

正 He is a clerk with the firm of Smith Brothers.

析 表示“是某公司的职员”时, firm前通常用with。

• ☆ 14世纪晚期进入英语，直接源自古典拉丁语的firmus，意为稳定，恒定。