firms

英 [fɜːmz] 美 [fɜːrmz]

n.  商行; 商号; 公司
v.  使强壮; 使坚固; 使坚实; 坚挺; 稳步上涨
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  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。
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双语例句

  1. The most acquisitive firms tend to be engineering groups.
    最贪得无厌的公司往往是工程队。
  2. Two leading law firms are to prepare legal actions against tobacco companies.
    两家很有名的律师事务所准备向烟草公司提起诉讼。
  3. Both firms are based in Kent
    两个公司的总部都设在肯特市。
  4. In Japan firms are biased towards growth rather than profits
    在日本，公司偏重于发展，而不是一味追求利润。
  5. A small number of firms have ceased trading.
    一小部分公司已经停止贸易。
  6. In the mass production era multinational firms tended to centralize their operations
    在大规模生产的时代，跨国公司往往实行集权化经营。
  7. The two firms wield enormous clout in financial markets.
    两家公司在金融市场有非常大的影响力。
  8. The government is urging Japan's firms to collaborate with foreigners.
    政府正在督促日本的公司进行更多的海外合作。
  9. Firms can contract out work to one another
    公司可以互相承包业务。
  10. Minebea ended up selling its controlling interest in both firms.
    美蓓亚集团最后将其在两家公司的控股权都出售了。
  11. There is a convergence between capitalist firms and co-operatives in terms of business strategy.
    资本主义公司和合作企业在经营战略方面趋于一致。
  12. The high cost of capital has a crippling effect on many small American high-tech firms
    高昂的资金成本严重影响了美国的很多小型高科技公司。
  13. The number of independent firms decreased from 198 to 96
    独立公司的数量从198个减少到了96个。
  14. Car firms are desperate to achieve economies of scale.
    汽车厂商拼命想要实现规模经济。
  15. Non-state firms gradually elbow aside the inefficient state-owned ones
    非国有企业逐渐挤掉了效率低下的国有企业。
  16. Investment by Japanese firms has exploded.
    日本公司的投资已经开始激增。
  17. Few firms will be willing to gamble on new products
    很少有公司愿意冒险开发新产品。
  18. Today's clever financial instruments make it possible for firms to hedge their risks.
    现今各种巧妙的金融手段使得各公司防范风险成为可能。
  19. Thousands of ex-army officers have found lucrative jobs in private security firms.
    数以千计的退伍军官在私营保安公司找到了收入不菲的工作。
  20. Tax incentives would be used to attract firms to the regions, away from the South-East.
    将采取税收优惠政策把公司吸引到东南部以外的各地区。
  21. But the survey also revealed firms were running down stocks instead of making new products
    但是调查也显示，各公司正在减少库存，而没有生产新的产品。
  22. The mayor's scheme offers incentives to firms setting up in lower Manhattan
    市长的方案激励了打算在曼哈顿下城开业的公司。
  23. When big City firms cut down on their entertainments, we shall know that times really are hard
    当伦敦商业区的大公司削减他们的娱乐活动开支，我们就知道世道真的变得艰难了。
  24. Only a handful of firms offer share option schemes to all their employees.
    只有少数几家公司向所有员工提供股票期权方案。
  25. American firms handed over technologies to their partners and then sat back to enjoy the cash flow.
    美国公司把技术移交给了合作方，然后就坐等着收钱了。
  26. Thousands and thousands of start-up firms have poured into the computer market.
    成千上万家新成立的公司已涌进了计算机市场。
  27. They are cutting costs by subcontracting work out to other local firms.
    他们通过将任务转包给当地其他公司来减少成本。
  28. Firms should be allowed to offer jobs to the long-term unemployed at a lower wage.
    公司应获许以较低的工资给长期失业的人提供岗位。
  29. He appealed to firms not to increase their prices unduly.
    他呼吁企业不要过度提高价格。
  30. I asked three building firms to estimate for the repairs to the house.
    我请了三家建筑公司估算修理房屋的费用。
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