firmer

英 [ˈfɜːmə]

美 [ˈfɜrmər]

adv.  稳固地
adj.  坚固的; 坚硬的; 结实的; 坚定的; 确定的; 坚决的; 牢固的; 稳固的
firm的比较级

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 商号;商行;公司
  Afirmis 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
• ADJ-GRADED 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.
  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。
• ADJ-GRADED 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.
  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。
• ADJ-GRADED (抓握或动作)强有力的，使上劲的
  If someone's grip isfirmor if they perform a physical action in afirmway, 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。
• ADJ-GRADED (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.
  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。
• ADJ-GRADED (决定或意见)确定的,不会更改的
  Afirmdecision 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。
• ADJ-GRADED (证据或信息)确切的，确实的，确凿的
  Firmevidence 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。
• ADJ-GRADED (控制、基础、位置等)坚实的，不可动摇的
  You usefirmto 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。
• ADJ-GRADED 忠实的;忠贞的;牢靠的
  If people arefirmfriends, 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。
• 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 isfirm, 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。
• VERB (在植物周围)压，培(土)
  If youfirmsoil 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。
• PHRASE 坚定不移;坚持己见;拒不让步
  If someonestands 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。
• PHRASAL VERB-ERG (使)更坚固;(使)更坚硬;(使)更结实
  If youfirm upsomething or if itfirms 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。
• PHRASAL VERB-ERG (使)更明确;(使)更强化;(使)确切
  If youfirmsomethingupor if itfirms 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。
• PHRASAL VERB 使(价格、价值等)保持坚挺(或稳定)
  If a financial institutionfirms upthe 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。

双语例句

• To conclude: no one can accuse us of boldness if we assert that the theory here presented has a firmer basis in Scripture and Tradition than the opposite opinion.
  结束：没有人可以指责我们的勇气，如果我们断言理论在这里提出了一个更稳固的基础上的经文和传统比相反的意见。
• "I am homeless," he said again, firmer.
  “我是无家可归的”，他再一次坚定地说道。
• Once the merge is complete and verified, we can copy the merged code back to the firmer codeline.
  一旦合并完成而且通过检验，我们就可以将合并的代码复制回更坚固的代码线。
• The high growth rates of dinosaurs also give us a firmer idea about their metabolic features.
  恐龙的高生长速率，也让我们对它们的代谢特徵，有了比较确定的想法。
• The act of making something harder ( firmer or tighter or more compact).
  使某物变硬的行为（坚硬或牢固或更加紧凑）。
• Resolve must be firmer, spirit the bolder, courage the greater, as our strength grows less.
  我们必须更加坚定我们的决心，奋发我们的精神，鼓励我们的勇气，因为我们的力量在削弱。
• After this I will be engaged in this work has laid a firmer foundation.
  这将为我以后从事此方面的工作奠定了结实的基础。
• Some senior Indian business leaders believe that India should be firmer with China.
  印度一些资深的商界领袖认为，印度对待中国应该更加强硬。
• I don't know. I think I need something firmer.
  我不知道。我想我需要硬点的。
• Following the macroeconomic adjustment the mainland economy underwent, it continues to grow strongly on a firmer footing.
  内地经济经过一段时间的宏观调控后，已在一个更稳固的基础上持续强劲增长。