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firm

/fɜːm/ · /fɝːm/

CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #5033 in the learning path

公司;商行

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Definitions

n. a business that provides goods or professional services

公司;商行

adj. solid and not easily moved or pressed out of shape

坚固的;结实的

adj. unlikely to change a decision or allow rules to be broken

坚定的;严格的

Example

My sister works for a small engineering firm.

我姐姐在一家小型工程公司工作。

Each firm should provide regular training to help employees adapt to technological change.

每家公司都应提供定期培训,帮助员工适应技术变革。

Collocations

  • a law firm
  • a firm belief
  • firm ground
  • take a firm stand

Word family

  • firmly (adv.)
  • firmness (n.)

Synonyms

  • company
  • solid
  • resolute

Usage tip

作名词指公司;作形容词可指物体结实或态度坚定。

FAQ

What does firm mean?
a business that provides goods or professional services solid and not easily moved or pressed out of shape unlikely to change a decision or allow rules to be broken
How is firm pronounced?
UK /fɜːm/, US /fɝːm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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