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