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