firm
gb/fˈɚm/ us/fˈɚm/
A2
إنجليزي
~ 2200
cég, iroda, vállalat, kemény, biztos, szilárd, határozott, hajthatatlan, következetes, megszilárdít, feszesít, stabilizál
اسم
A2
1
نمط الاستخدام:
a [size/type] firm
She works for a law firm in the city.
Egy belvárosi ügyvédi irodában dolgozik.
The firm expanded its operations to Asia last year.
A cég tavaly Ázsiára is kiterjesztette a tevékenységét.
Our firm specializes in environmental consulting.
He joined the firm right after college.
The small firm struggled during the recession.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
My sister works in a big firm.
A nővérem egy nagy cégnél dolgozik.
The firm makes clothes for children.
A cég gyerekruhákat gyárt.
He started his own firm last year.
The firm has ten workers.
This firm sells computers.
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'firm' with 'farm' due to similar pronunciation.
المعنى
Business organization or company
تراكيب شائعة
law firm
|accounting firm
|small firm
|international firm
|run a firm
مرادفات
company (Most common general term for a business; can be larger or smaller than a 'firm'.)
|
enterprise (Slightly more formal; often used for larger or more ambitious businesses.)
أضداد
individual (Refers to a single person, not an organized business entity.)
مواضيع
business
|economics
|work
|core_vocabulary
التعريف
A company that sells things or provides services.
A business, often a company or partnership, that sells goods or services.
A2
2
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] is firm
The mattress is firm but comfortable.
A matrac kemény, de kényelmes.
He gave her a firm handshake.
Határozott kézfogással üdvözölte.
Stand on firm ground before you jump.
The cake should be firm to the touch when baked.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
The bed is very firm.
Az ágy nagyon kemény.
He has a firm hand.
Biztos keze van.
The table feels firm.
I need a firm chair.
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may confuse 'firm' with 'hard'; 'hard' can also mean 'difficult', which 'firm' does not in this sense.
المعنى
Solid and stable in form
تراكيب شائعة
firm grip
|firm ground
|firm mattress
|firm handshake
مرادفات
solid (Similar in meaning, but 'solid' emphasizes density and uniformity more strongly.)
|
sturdy (Often used for objects that are strong and durable.)
أضداد
soft (Easily bent, pressed, or yielding to touch.)
مواضيع
physical
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
التعريف
Hard and steady; not soft or weak.
Physically solid, steady, and not easily bent, pressed, or moved.
B1
3
نمط الاستخدام:
be firm with [someone]
She was firm in her refusal to sign the contract.
Határozottan kitartott amellett, hogy nem írja alá a szerződést.
You need to be firm with the puppy so it learns the rules.
Következetesnek kell lenned a kölyökkutyával, hogy megtanulja a szabályokat.
He took a firm stance against corruption.
My parents were always firm but fair.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
My teacher is very firm.
A tanárom nagyon határozott.
Be firm with the dog.
Légy határozott a kutyával.
She is firm about her choice.
He gave a firm answer.
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with physical firmness; here it refers to attitude, not touch.
المعنى
Strong and determined in attitude
تراكيب شائعة
firm decision
|firm stance
|be firm with children
مرادفات
resolute (More formal; emphasizes determination and moral courage.)
|
determined (General term for having strong will to do something.)
أضداد
indecisive (Unable to make or stick to decisions.)
مواضيع
emotions
|behavior
|communication
|core_vocabulary
التعريف
Not changing your mind; showing strong will.
Strongly fixed in purpose or opinion and not likely to change it.
فعل
B2
FORMAL
4
نمط الاستخدام:
firm [something] up
They used gravel to firm up the path.
Kaviccsal szilárdították meg az ösvényt.
The company is trying to firm up its financial position.
A vállalat igyekszik megszilárdítani a pénzügyi helyzetét.
Do exercises to firm your stomach muscles.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
We need to firm the ground before building.
Építkezés előtt meg kell szilárdítanunk a talajt.
I want to firm my arms.
Szeretném feszesíteni a karomat.
They will firm the plan soon.
المعنى
Make more solid or steady
تراكيب شائعة
firm up plans
|firm up muscles
مرادفات
strengthen (General term for making stronger; not always physical stability.)
أضداد
weaken (To make less strong or stable.)
مواضيع
construction
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
التعريف
To make something harder or more steady.
To make something more solid, steady, or secure.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
firm
IPA
GB/fˈɚm/
US/fˈɚm/
المقاطع والنبر
firm (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (firm)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: firm
- Comparative: firmer
- Superlative: firmest
Noun
- Base: firm
- Plural: firms
Verb
- Base: firm
- 3rd Person Singular: firms
- Present Participle: firming
- Past: firmed
عيلة الكلمة
تعبيرات
a firm hand
1/ə fˈɚm hˈænd/
fixed phrase
Strict control or discipline
Control people or situations in a strict way.
أمثلة
- The coach runs the team with a firm hand.
- Raising children requires a firm hand sometimes.
firm up
1/fˈɚm ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Make something more definite or solid
To make something more certain or solid.
أمثلة
- We need to firm up the travel plans before booking flights.
- She did exercises to firm up her legs.
stand firm
1/stˈænd fˈɚm/
fixed phrase
Refuse to change position or decision
To not change your opinion or decision even when people try to make you.
أمثلة
- She stood firm on her decision to quit smoking.
- Despite criticism, the mayor stood firm against the proposal.