词汇精选:firm的用法和辨析
一、详细释义:
adj.
坚定的,坚决的
例句:
We entertain a firm belief in the final victory.
我们对最后的胜利抱有坚定的信念。
例句:
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。”
坚固的,牢固的,结实的
例句:
Powerful earthquakes can shake firm ground violently for great distances.
强大的地震能猛烈地摇动很大范围内的稳固地面。
例句:
If you have to climb up, use a firm platform or a sturdy ladder.
如果非要爬上去,就踩在一个稳固的台子上或者找把结实的梯子。
强有力的
例句:
Only firm action by the government can weld the nation together to face the troubles ahead.
只有政府的强有力的作用才能使国家紧密结合面对前面的困难。
例句:
The quick handshake was firm and cool.
短暂的握手有力沉稳。
确定的
例句:
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。
例句:
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。
(物价)坚挺的,稳定的
例句:
Cotton prices remain firm and demand is strong.
棉花价格始终保持坚挺,需求旺盛。
例句:
The shares held firm at 280p.
股价稳稳地维持在280便士。
严格的
例句:
I'll set firm guidelines for snacks and TV.
我将对看电视和吃零食制定严格的规定。
例句:
Set firm timelines, but leave features flexible.
制定严格的时间安排,但是保持灵活的特性。
adv.
稳固地;坚定地
例句:
I should like to see in her eyes that strength of character which has enabled her to stand firm in the face of difficulties.
我要从她的眼睛里看出使她能坚定地面对困难的坚强毅力。
n.
商号,商行;公司,企业 [C]
例句:
The firm is a byword for excellence.
这家企业是优质的保证。
例句:
Our firm is represented in India and Pakistan by Mr. Hall.
本商号在印度和巴基斯坦的代表是贺尔先生。
v.
(使)牢固,坚固,稳固 [I,T]
例句:
Firm more soil over the roots and water thoroughly.
在根上再多培些土,用水浇透。
例句:
Our embankments are firming up and the roads and terraces are holding well.
我们的筑提是牢固的,道路和梯田也是如此。
变坚实 [I]
例句:
Cycling is one of the best ways to firm up your thighs.
骑脚踏车是使你的大腿变坚实最好的方法之一。
例句:
The ground has firmed up a lot since it was properly drained.
在适当地排水之后,土地变得坚实多了。
加强 [T]
例句:
He firmed up his theory with data from the natural and social sciences.
他用自然科学和社会科学的资料来加强他的理论。
例句:
The economy firmed up.
经济稳定了。
使坚定 [T]
例句:
It has firmed the government's confidence and determination to improve SOEs.
它坚定了我们搞好国有企业的信心和决心。
回升 [I,T]
例句:
Martin's shares firmed 3p to 696p.
马丁公司的股票涨了3便士,升至696便士。
例句:
The London stock market firmed up a bit.
伦敦股票行情稍见回升。
二、词义辨析:
company,corporation,firm
这些名词均可表示“公司”之意。company多指生产或销售产品的公司、商号,也可指经办服务性项目的公司。corporation多指一个人拥有或多人联办的大公司,也指在其它地区或国家拥有分公司的公司。firm含义广泛,可指公司、商行或商号。规模可大可小,经营、管理的人员可多可少。
三、相关短语:
stand firm
坚定不移
brokerage firm
经纪商号,经纪商号
investment firm
投资公司
service firm
服务性企业
accounting firm
会计师事务所, 会计公司
business firm
商号厂商
publishing firm
出版社
hold firm
【经】 坚持
四、参考例句:
This firm manufactures cars.
这家公司大量生产汽车。
Be firm with yourself.
对自己严格要求。
The firm busted up.
公司倒闭了。
The runner has firm muscles.
那个赛跑运动员有一身结实的肌肉。
The firm incorporated with others.
这家公司与别家公司合并了。
The firm grossed $3 million.
该公司获得三百万美元毛利。
The firm has 10 employees.
这家公司有十名员工。
Our firm has good technology.
我们公司拥有优良的技术。
The firm has 1000 employees.
这家公司有一千名员工。
We welcome that firm assertion.
我们对这一坚定承诺表示欢迎。