firm adj. ⇨firm (a firm base)⇨final (firm beliefs)⇨solid (firm ground)⇨strict (firm discipline)⇨tight (a firm grip)firm noun ⇨companyfirm
adjective
firm ♦︎ secure ♦︎ steady ♦︎ stableThese words all describe sth that is strongly fixed in place and not likely to move.这些词均表示牢固的、稳固的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a firm / secure / steady / stable foundation◆a firm / secure / stable base■firmstrongly fixed in place, especially on sth heavy or strong that is not likely to move or change牢固的;稳固的◆Stand the fish tank on a firm base.把鱼缸放在牢固的基座上。◆No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage.没有稳固的基础,建筑就不牢靠,婚姻也是如此。 see also firm ⇨ solid, firm ⇨ tight▸firmly
adverb
◆Make sure the cover is firmly fixed in place.一定要把罩子牢牢地固定在适当的地方。■secure sɪˈkjʊə(r); NAmEsəˈkjʊrfixed firmly and correctly and therefore not likely to move, fall or break牢固的;稳固的;坚固的◆The aerial doesn't look very secure to me.我看这天线不太牢固。◆It was difficult to maintain a secure foothold on the ice.在冰上不容易站稳脚。■steadyfirmly fixed, supported or balanced; not shaking or likely to fall稳的;平稳的;稳固的◆He held the boat steady as she got in.他把船稳住,让她上了船。◆Such fine work requires a good eye and a steady hand.做这样精细的工作,眼要尖、手要稳。◆She's not very steady on her feet these days.她如今站不太稳了。OPPunsteadyⓘ Unsteady describes a person who is not completely in control of their movements and might fall, or a part of the body that is shaking or moving in a way that is not controlled. * unsteady表示人站不稳的、摇晃的或身体部位颤抖的、抖动的◆She is still a little unsteady on her feet after the operation.手术后她还有点站不稳。◆With unsteady hands he opened the door and peered out.他用颤抖的双手打开门,向外窥视。 see also steady ⇨ leanverb2, steady ⇨ steadyadj.■stableˈsteɪbl not likely to fall over稳固的;牢固的◆This ladder doesn't seem very stable.这架梯子好像不太稳。OPPunstable see also stable ⇨ steady