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N-COUNT
商號;商行;公司
A firm is an organization which sells or produces something or which provides a service which people pay for.
例句
The firm's employees were expecting large bonuses.
這家公司的雇員期待著發放大筆獎金。
...a firm of heating engineers.
供暖工程公司
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ADJ-GRADED
堅固的;堅硬的;結實的
If something is firm, it does not change much in shape when it is pressed but is not completely hard.
例句
Fruit should be firm and in excellent condition...
水果應該硬實完好。
Choose a soft, medium or firm mattress to suit their individual needs.
針對他們各人不同的需要挑選柔軟、軟硬適中或者堅硬的床墊。
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ADJ-GRADED
穩固的;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.
例句
If you have to climb up, use a firm platform or a sturdy ladder.
如果非要爬上去，就踩在一個穩固的臺子上或者找把結實的梯子。
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ADJ-GRADED
(抓握或動作)強有力的，使上勁的
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.
例句
The quick handshake was firm and cool...
短暫的握手有力沉穩。
He managed to grasp the metal, get a firm grip of it and heave his body upwards.
他設法牢牢抓住了那個金屬物，把整個身子往上提。
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ADJ-GRADED
(人)堅定的，堅決的,強勢的
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.
例句
She had to be firm with him. 'I don't want to see you again.'...
她不得不對他狠下心來：“我不想再見到你。”
Perhaps they need the guiding hand of a firm father figure.
也許他們需要一個父親般嚴格的指引者。
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ADJ-GRADED
(決定或意見)確定的,不會更改的
A firm decision or opinion is definite and unlikely to change.
例句
He made a firm decision to leave Fort Multry by boat...
他打定主意乘船離開穆爾特里堡。
It is my firm belief that an effective partnership approach between police and the public is absolutely necessary.
我堅信警民之間進行有效合作是絕對必要的。
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ADJ-GRADED
(證據或信息)確切的，確實的，確鑿的
Firm evidence or information is based on facts and so is likely to be true.
例句
This man may have killed others but unfortunately we have no firm evidence...
這名男子可能還殺害過其他人，只可惜我們沒有確鑿的證據。
There's unlikely to be firm news about the convoy's progress for some time.
一段時間內都不大可能會有關于車隊行進情況的確切消息。
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ADJ-GRADED
(控制、基礎、位置等)堅實的，不可動搖的
You use firm to describe control or a basis or position when it is strong and unlikely to be ended or removed.
例句
Although the Yakutians are a minority, they have firm control of the territory...
盡管雅庫特人是少數民族，但他們卻牢牢地掌控著這塊版圖。
The company, a household name in the States, has a firm foothold in the British market.
這家美國國內家喻戶曉的公司在英國市場上站穩了腳跟。
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ADJ-GRADED
忠實的;忠貞的;牢靠的
If people are firm friends, they have been close friends for a long time and their friendship is likely to continue.
例句
The couple met about two years ago and soon became firm friends.
這對夫婦大約兩年前相遇，很快就成了知交。
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ADJ-GRADED
(價格、價值、貨幣等)堅挺的，穩定的，居高不下的
If a price, value, or currency is firm, it is not decreasing in value or amount.
例句
Cotton prices remain firm and demand is strong...
棉花價格始終保持堅挺，需求旺盛。
The shares held firm at 280p...
股價穩穩地維持在280便士。
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VERB
(在植物周圍)壓，培(土)
If you firm soil around a plant, you press it so that it is fairly solid rather than loose.
例句
Firm more soil over the roots and water thoroughly.
在根上再多培些土，用水澆透。
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PHRASE
堅定不移;堅持己見;拒不讓步
If someone stands firm, they refuse to change their mind about something.
例句
The council is standing firm against the barrage of protest...
委員會面對接二連三的抗議拒不讓步。
The President has appealed to his European partners to stand firm on the issue.
總統已經呼吁其歐洲伙伴在此問題上站穩立場。
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PHRASAL VERB-ERG
(使)更堅固;(使)更堅硬;(使)更結實
If you firm up something or if it firms up, it becomes firmer and more solid.
例句
This treatment helps tone the body, firm up muscles and tighten the skin...
該治療有助于強身健體、緊致皮膚。
I now go swimming five times a week, which helps firm me up...
我現在每周游5次泳，這對強身健體很有益處。
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PHRASAL VERB-ERG
(使)更明確;(使)更強化;(使)確切
If you firm something up or if it firms up, it becomes clearer, stronger, or more definite.
例句
Looking to the future, the Government will firm up their plans for a cleaner, greener, safer Britain...
展望未來，政府將更加明確其計劃，建設一個更清潔、更環保、更安全的英國。
The ground rules have been firmed up...
基本原則已得到進一步強化。
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PHRASAL VERB
使(價格、價值等)保持堅挺(或穩定)
If a financial institution firms up the price or value of something, they take action to protect and maintain its price or value.
例句
OPEC has agreed to freeze its global oil production slightly in order to firm up crude prices.
石油輸出國組織已同意對全球石油生產稍加凍結，以穩定原油價格。