adj

• ① 坚硬的,坚固的
  • firm ground坚硬的地面
  • a firm substance坚固的物质

• ② 坚实的
  • firm flesh坚实的肉
  • His muscles are very firm.他的肌肉非常结实。

• ③ 稳固的
  • He kept a firm hold [grip] on the rope.他抓稳那条绳索。

• ④ 坚决的
  • remain firm in one's conviction坚信不移

• ⑤ 坚定的;坚强的;不变的
  • firm friends [friendship]坚定的朋友 [友谊]

• ⑥ 【商】确定的;(市价)稳定的
  • Prices kept comparatively firm.物价保持相当稳定。
  • The pound stayed [remained, held] firm against the dollar in London.在伦敦英镑对美元的汇价坚挺。

• ⑦ (态度等)严厉的;严格的
  • He gave me a firm warning.他给我严厉的警告。
  • He's very firm with his students.他对学生非常严格。
  • take firm measures采取严厉的手段