firm

公司、商行、事务所

She joined a small law firm right after graduating.

她一毕业就进了一家小型律师事务所。

坚硬的、结实的

I sleep better on a firm mattress.

我睡硬一点的床垫比较好睡。

坚定的、坚决的

He is a firm believer in learning by doing.

他坚信要从做中学。

稳固的、牢固的

Keep a firm grip on the railing as you climb.

往上爬的时候要紧紧抓住扶手。

确定的、明确的

We still don't have a firm date for the wedding.

我们的婚期还没有确定下来。

严格的、不宽容的

You have to be firm with a child about bedtime.

对小孩的睡觉时间必须严格要求。

坚挺的金融

Oil prices remained firm throughout the quarter.

油价整季都维持坚挺。

坚定地、稳固地

The union held firm despite pressure from management.

尽管管理层施压，工会仍坚定不退。

使结实、使稳固

These exercises firm the muscles around the knee.

这些运动可以让膝盖周围的肌肉更结实。

敲定、确定

Let's firm up the details at tomorrow's meeting.

我们明天开会再把细节敲定。

变结实、变紧实

Leave the cake in the fridge until it firms up.

把蛋糕放在冰箱里直到定型变结实。

坚守立场、不让步

The mayor stood firm on her decision to close the road.

市长坚守她封路的决定。