firm
gb/fˈɚm/ us/fˈɚm/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 2200
cég, iroda, vállalat, kemény, biztos, szilárd, határozott, hajthatatlan, következetes, megszilárdít, feszesít, stabilizál
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
A2
1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'firm' with 'farm' due to similar pronunciation.
Σημασία
Business organization or company
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
law firm
|accounting firm
|small firm
|international firm
|run a firm
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
individual (Refers to a single person, not an organized business entity.)
Θέματα
business
|economics
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
A company that sells things or provides services.
A business, often a company or partnership, that sells goods or services.
A2
2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'firm' with 'hard'; 'hard' can also mean 'difficult', which 'firm' does not in this sense.
Σημασία
Solid and stable in form
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
firm grip
|firm ground
|firm mattress
|firm handshake
Συνώνυμα
solid (Similar in meaning, but 'solid' emphasizes density and uniformity more strongly.)
|
sturdy (Often used for objects that are strong and durable.)
Αντώνυμα
soft (Easily bent, pressed, or yielding to touch.)
Θέματα
physical
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Hard and steady; not soft or weak.
Physically solid, steady, and not easily bent, pressed, or moved.
B1
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with physical firmness; here it refers to attitude, not touch.
Σημασία
Strong and determined in attitude
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
firm decision
|firm stance
|be firm with children
Συνώνυμα
resolute (More formal; emphasizes determination and moral courage.)
|
determined (General term for having strong will to do something.)
Αντώνυμα
indecisive (Unable to make or stick to decisions.)
Θέματα
emotions
|behavior
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Not changing your mind; showing strong will.
Strongly fixed in purpose or opinion and not likely to change it.
ΡΉΜΑ
B2
FORMAL
4
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Σημασία
Make more solid or steady
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
firm up plans
|firm up muscles
Συνώνυμα
strengthen (General term for making stronger; not always physical stability.)
Αντώνυμα
weaken (To make less strong or stable.)
Θέματα
construction
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
To make something harder or more steady.
To make something more solid, steady, or secure.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
firm
IPA
GB/fˈɚm/
US/fˈɚm/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
firm (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (firm)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: firm
- Comparative: firmer
- Superlative: firmest
Noun
- Base: firm
- Plural: firms
Verb
- Base: firm
- 3rd Person Singular: firms
- Present Participle: firming
- Past: firmed
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
a firm hand
1/ə fˈɚm hˈænd/
fixed phrase
Strict control or discipline
Control people or situations in a strict way.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- She stood firm on her decision to quit smoking.
- Despite criticism, the mayor stood firm against the proposal.