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1. Oxford American Dictionary

   firm

   • IPA[fərm]

   美式

   • adj.
     having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure；solidly in place and stable
   • v.
     make (something) physically solid or resilient；fix (a plant) securely in the soil
   • adv.
     in a resolute and determined manner
2. • 釋義
   • 片語

   adj.

   形容詞

   • 1. having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure the bed should be reasonably firm, but not too hard 同義詞 hard, solid, unyielding, resistant, solidified, ... 更多hardened, compacted, compressed, condensed, dense, close-grained, stiff, rigid, inflexible, inelastic, walkable, congealed, frozen, set, gelled, stony, steely, literaryadamantine反義詞 soft, yielding
   • ▪ solidly in place and stable no building can stand without firm foundations he was unable to establish the store on a firm financial footing 同義詞 secure, secured, stable, steady, strong, ... 更多sturdy, fixed, fast, set, taut, established, tight, immovable, irremovable, unshakeable, stationary, motionless, anchored, moored, rooted, embedded, riveted, braced, cemented, nailed, tied反義詞 unstable
   • ▪ having steady but not excessive power or strength you need a firm grip on the steering 同義詞 strong, vigorous, forceful, vice-like, sturdy, ... 更多robust反義詞 limp
   • ▪ (of a person, action, or attitude) showing resolute determination and strength of character he didn't like being firm with Larry, but he had to 同義詞 resolute, determined, decided, resolved, steadfast, ... 更多adamant, assertive, emphatic, insistent, single-minded, in earnest, whole-hearted, unfaltering, unwavering, unflinching, unswerving, unyielding, unbending, inflexible, obdurate, obstinate, stubborn, intransigent, implacable, relentless, unrelenting, hard-line, strict, unmalleable, strong-willed, dominant, domineering, committed, dyed-in-the-wool, through-and-through, seasoned, hardened反義詞 irresolute
   • 2. strongly felt and unlikely to change he retains a firm belief in the efficacy of prayer
   • ▪ (of a person) steadfast and constant we became firm friends 同義詞 close, good, boon, intimate, confidential, ... 更多inseparable, dear, special, fast, valued, treasured, cherished, constant, enduring, abiding, devoted, loving, faithful, durable, reliable, deep-rooted, long-standing, long-lasting, steady, steadfast, stable, staunch反義詞 distant
   • ▪ decided upon and fixed or definite she had no firm plans for the next day 同義詞 definite, fixed, settled, decided, established, ... 更多confirmed, agreed, exact, clear-cut, concrete, hard and fast, unalterable, unchangeable, irreversible, writ in stone反義詞 indefinite
   • ▪ (of a currency, a commodity, or shares) having a steady value or price that is more likely to rise than fall the dollar was firm against the yen

   v.

   動詞

   • 1. make (something) physically solid or resilient an exercise program designed to firm up muscle tone
   • ▪ fix (a plant) securely in the soil don't tread around bushes to firm them
   • ▪ make (an agreement or plan) explicit and definite archaeologists have now firmed up this new view
   • ▪ (of a price) rise slightly to reach a level considered secure he believed house prices would firm by the end of the year

   adv.

   副詞

   • 1. in a resolute and determined manner she will stand firm against the proposal

   片語

   • be on firm ground
   • a firm hand