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