firm

noun

1. 商行；商号；公司
   a business or company
   1. an engineering firm
      工程公司
   2. a firm of accountants
      会计事务所

adj.

1. 坚固的；坚硬的；结实的
   fairly hard; not easy to press into a different shape
   1. a firm bed/mattress
      结实的床 / 床垫
   2. These peaches are still firm.
      这些桃子还很硬。
   3. Bake the cakes until they are firm to the touch.
      把糕饼烤到摸来有硬感为止。
2. 坚定的；确定的；坚决的
   not likely to change
   1. a firm believer in socialism
      坚定信仰社会主义的人
   2. 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
   3. firm beliefs/conclusions/convictions/principles
      坚定不移的信仰；定论；坚定的信念 / 原则
   4. She is a firm favourite with the children.
      孩子们着实喜欢她。
   5. We have no firm evidence to support the case.
      我们没有确凿的证据支持这个论点。
   6. They remained firm friends .
      他们依然友情甚笃。
3. 牢固的；稳固的
   strongly fixed in place
   1. Stand the fish tank on a firm base.
      把鱼缸放在牢固的基座上。
   2. 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. 强有力的；坚决的
   strong and steady
   1. ‘No,’ she repeated, her voice firmer this time.
      “不。”她重复说，这次语气较前坚决。
   2. With a firm grip on my hand, he pulled me away.
      他紧握我的手把我拉开。
   3. Her handshake was cool and firm.
      她握手镇定而有力。
5. 牢牢控制的；严格的；掌握的
   strong and in control
   1. to exercise firm control/discipline/leadership
      实施严格的控制 / 纪律 / 领导
   2. Parents must be firm with their children.
      父母必须对子女严格。
   3. The company now has a firm footing in the marketplace.
      现在这家公司在市场上已稳稳站住脚跟。
   4. This book will give your students a firm grasp of English grammar.
      这本书将使学生牢固地掌握英语语法。
   5. We need to keep a firm grip on the situation.
      我们需要牢牢地掌握局面。
6. 坚挺的
   not lower than another
   1. 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。

adv.

adv.

verb

1. 使强壮；使坚固；使坚实
   to make sth become stronger or harder
   1. Firm the soil around the plant.
      把植物周围的土弄紧实。
   2. 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. 坚挺；稳步上涨
   to become steady or rise steadily
   1. Rank's shares firmed 3p to 696p.
      兰克公司的股票涨了3便士，升至696便士。

1. 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.
   1. The firm's employees were expecting large bonuses.
      这家公司的雇员期待着发放大笔奖金。
   2. ...a firm of heating engineers.
      供暖工程公司
2. 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.
   1. Fruit should be firm and in excellent condition...
      水果应该硬实完好。
   2. 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。
3. 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.
   1. 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。
4. 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.
   1. The quick handshake was firm and cool...
      短暂的握手有力沉稳。
   2. 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。
5. 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.
   1. 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。”
   2. 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。
6. 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.
   1. 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。
   2. 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。
7. 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.
   1. 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。
   2. 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 (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.
   1. 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。
   2. 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。
9. 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.
   1. 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 (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.
    1. Cotton prices remain firm and demand is strong...
       棉花价格始终保持坚挺，需求旺盛。
    2. The shares held firm at 280p...
       股价稳稳地维持在280便士。
    3. 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。
11. 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.
    1. Firm more soil over the roots and water thoroughly.
       在根上再多培些土，用水浇透。
12. 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.
    1. 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。
    2. 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.
    1. 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。
    2. 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。
    3. 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.
    1. 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。
    2. The ground rules have been firmed up...
       基本原则已得到进一步强化。
    3. 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 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.
    1. 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。

1. The firm has amalgamated with an American company
   该公司和一家美国公司合并了。
2. The firm's employees were expecting large bonuses.
   这家公司的雇员期待着发放大笔奖金。
3. Fruit should be firm and in excellent condition
   水果应该硬实完好。
4. 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。
5. 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。
6. The quick handshake was firm and cool
   短暂的握手有力沉稳。
7. 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。
8. 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。”
9. 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。
10. 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。
11. 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。
12. 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。
13. 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。
14. 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。
15. 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。
16. 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。
17. Cotton prices remain firm and demand is strong
    棉花价格始终保持坚挺，需求旺盛。
18. The shares held firm at 280p
    股价稳稳地维持在280便士。
19. 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。
20. Firm more soil over the roots and water thoroughly.
    在根上再多培些土，用水浇透。
21. 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。
22. 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。
23. 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。
24. 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。
25. 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。
26. The ground rules have been firmed up
    基本原则已得到进一步强化。
27. At least the bank situation had firmed up.
    至少银行的形势已经更加明朗了。
28. 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。
29. He broke his contract with the firm.
    他对公司毁约了。

  firm hard inflexible solid【导航词义：坚硬的，结实的】

  firm adj. 坚硬的，结实的

〔辨析〕指不软也不是特别硬，但不易变形的。

  hard adj. 硬的，坚固的

〔辨析〕指硬实得难以按下、切开、弄碎等的。

  inflexible adj. 坚硬的

〔辨析〕指材料很硬，很难或无法弯曲的。

  solid adj. 坚硬的

〔辨析〕指固体坚硬结实的。

  company corporation firm【导航词义：公司】

  company n. 公司

〔辨析〕多指生产、销售产品或服务的公司。

  corporation n. （大）公司，企业集团

〔辨析〕多指综合型大公司，也指在其他地区或国家拥有分公司的大集团。

  firm n. 公司，商行，事务所

〔辨析〕尤指小型公司或商行。

firm up

1. 变坚固；变坚实
   to become harder or more solid
   1. an engineering firm
      工程公司
   2. a firm of accountants
      会计事务所

firm up sth

1. 最后落实；敲定
   to make arrangements more final and fixed
   1. a firm bed/mattress
      结实的床 / 床垫
   2. These peaches are still firm.
      这些桃子还很硬。
   3. Bake the cakes until they are firm to the touch.
      把糕饼烤到摸来有硬感为止。
2. 使坚固；使坚硬；使坚实
   to make sth harder or more solid
   1. a firm believer in socialism
      坚定信仰社会主义的人
   2. 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
   3. firm beliefs/conclusions/convictions/principles
      坚定不移的信仰；定论；坚定的信念 / 原则
   4. She is a firm favourite with the children.
      孩子们着实喜欢她。
   5. We have no firm evidence to support the case.
      我们没有确凿的证据支持这个论点。
   6. They remained firm friends .
      他们依然友情甚笃。

adj.

be on firm ground

• （在辩论等中）立场坚定，对事实确信无疑
  to be in a strong position in an argument, etc. because you know the facts
  1. 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 hand

• 牢固控制；严格纪律；铁腕
  strong control or discipline
  1. Those children need a firm hand to make them behave.
     那些孩子得严加管教。

take a firm line/stand (on/against sth)

• （对…）采取坚定的立场（或态度）
  to make your beliefs known and to try to make others follow them
  1. 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。
  2. They took a firm stand against drugs in the school.
     他们坚决反对校园吸毒现象。

adv.

hold firm (to sth)

• 坚信；坚持
  to believe sth strongly and not change your mind
  1. She held firm to her principles.
     她坚持自己的原则。

stand fast/firm

• 坚定不移；不让步；坚持自己的观点
  to refuse to move back; to refuse to change your opinions