4周搞定2000+托福核心词
affirm = af(再) + firm(坚定) = 一再坚定→断言
firmly = firm(坚定) + ly(表副词) =
坚定的
firm
常考释义
What do you want to know about working for an accounting firm?
关于在一家会计公司工作你想知道什么？
来源于：听力OFFICIAL6 C1adj. 坚固的；结实的；坚硬的
Choose a firm mattress.
选一个硬实的床垫。
That makes your breasts firmer. Don't worry. I got one, too.
还会导致乳房硬化。没事，以后我就和你一样了。
来自《熟女镇 第1季第5集》
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Coral reefs are found where the ocean water temperature is not less than 21 °C, where there is a firm substratum, and where the seawater is not rendered too dark by excessive amounts of river-borne sediment.
它们一般见于海洋中的水温不低于21°C、基石坚定，并在海水没有因为过量的河流沉积物而显得太暗的环境中。
来源于：阅读OFFICIAL47 P3n. 公司；商行；事务所
The firm's employees were expecting large bonuses.
这家公司的员工期盼着丰厚的奖金。
He works for a large firm in London.
他在伦敦的一家大公司上班。
A security firm admitting that their security is breached?
哪家安保公司会承认他们的安保措施不够严密？
来自《猫鼠游戏 第6季第3集》
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What do you want to know about working for an accounting firm?
关于在一家会计公司工作你想知道什么？
来源于：听力OFFICIAL6 L1In the United States, they included such firms as American Telephone and Telegraph, General Electric, and Westinghouse.
在美国，还出现了像美国电话电报公司、通用电气和西屋电气这样的公司。
来源于：阅读OFFICIAL12 P2Commercial accounting became more complex when firms had to deal with shareholders, manufacturers, customers, branch offices, employees, and competing firms.
当企业不得不开始处理与股东、制造商、客户、分支机构、员工和竞争企业之间的众多关系时，商业会计变得更加复杂了。
来源于：阅读OFFICIAL46 P2The individual traveling merchant who alone handled virtually all aspects of exchange evolved into an operation involving three separate types of merchants: the sedentary merchant who ran the "home office" financing and organizing the firm's entire export-import trade; the carriers who transported goods by land and sea; and the company agents resident in cities abroad who, on the advice of the home office, looked after sales and procurements.
贸易从客商几乎要独自处理交易的方方面面演变成了需要三种不同类型的商人：一个久坐总部，负责企业运营、为企业整个进出口贸易筹集资金和做出规划的商人；一个负责通过海陆运输货物的送货员；一个驻国外城市的企业代理，此人依照总部的建议、主管销售和采购。
来源于：阅读OFFICIAL46 P2By 1500 there were printing firms in 60 German cities, but there were 150 presses in Venice alone.
截至1500年，在德国的60个城市有印刷公司，但仅在威尼斯就有了150家印刷厂。
来源于：阅读OFFICIAL49 P2The investment firms evaluated the stock of railroads in the smaller American cities and then found purchasers for these stocks in New York City, Philadelphia, Paris, London, Amsterdam, and Hamburg.
这些投资公司评估了美国规模较小的一些城市的铁路股票，然后在纽约、费城、巴黎、伦敦、阿姆斯特丹和汉堡寻找这些股票的购买者。
来源于：阅读OFFICIAL50 P1In addition, the growth of railroads turned New York City into the center of modern investment firms.
此外，铁路的发展使纽约成为了现代投资公司的中心。
来源于：阅读OFFICIAL50 P1adj. 坚定的；坚决的
Perhaps they need the guiding hand of a firm father figure.
他们也许需要一个像父亲般坚定的人物来引领自己。
The republic lacked firm, capable leadership.
这个共和国缺少坚定而有才能的领导层。
She had to be firm with him. `I don't want to see you again.'
她只好态度坚决地对他说：“我不想再见到你了。”
The President has appealed to his European partners to stand firm on the issue.
总统已经向其欧洲伙伴呼吁，请他们在此问题上站稳立场。
The council is standing firm against the barrage of protest.
委员会坚决反对此次接二连三的抗议。
adj. 坚挺的
Cotton prices remain firm and demand is strong.
棉花价格依然坚挺，需求依然旺盛。
The shares held firm at 280p.
股价稳定在280便士。
adj. 明确的；坚定的；确凿的；可靠的；确实的
We have a firm offer for the house.
我们对这栋房子给出了明确的报价。
It is my firm belief that an effective partnership between police and the public is absolutely necessary.
我坚信警方与公众进行有效合作是非常有必要的。
He holds very firm views.
他固守己见。
He made a firm decision to leave.
他决意要离开。
We have no firm evidence.
我们没有确凿的证据。
There's unlikely to be firm news about the convoy's progress for some time.
在一段时间里不可能有关于车队行进情况的可靠消息。
I'm a firm believer in eating a healthy diet.
我是健康饮食的坚定信仰者。
adj. 牢固确立的
The company has a firm foothold in the British market.
该公司在英国市场站稳了脚跟。
She reintroduced the knee-length, now a firm favourite.
她重新引进了这款齐膝服装，现在成了人们的最爱。
The product is a firm favourite with our older customers.
这个产品一直受到老年顾客青睐。
Bali has become a firm favourite with travellers.
巴厘岛已经成为旅游者一直向往的天堂。
adj. 牢牢的
He has a firm grasp of the principles.
他牢牢掌握了这些原则。
Although the Yakutians are a minority, they have firm control of the territory.
尽管雅库特人在人数上属于少数，但他们牢牢控制着这片土地。
adj. 稳固的；牢固的；结实的；强有力的
If you have to climb up, use a firm platform or a sturdy ladder.
如果非要爬上去，要么得踩一个牢靠的台子，要么用一个结实的梯子。
The handshake was firm and cool.
这次握手沉着而有力。
He managed to grasp the metal, get a firm grip of it and heave his body upwards.
他设法抓到金属物，紧紧地握住，并用力把身体往上拉。
vt. 使坚定
He firmed his resolve.
他坚定了决心。
vt. 使坚实；使变硬；使坚固【园艺】
Firm more soil over the roots and water thoroughly.
把根部的土压实一些，把水浇透。
vi. 变硬；变坚实
The horse race took place in April when the ground had firmed.
赛马在4月份地面变硬后举办。
vi. 回升；稳步上涨
Safeway firmed to 392.5p following a more optimistic than expected trading statement.
比预期更为乐观的业绩公布后，西夫韦的股票微涨至392.5便士。
vi. 强壮；健壮；结实
His back is straightening, his chin firming: the need to survive is toughening him up.
他的背开始挺直了，下巴绷紧了：求生的欲望使他变得更加坚强。
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