firm
gb/fˈɚm/ us/fˈɚm/
A2
Англійська
~ 2200
cég, iroda, vállalat, kemény, biztos, szilárd, határozott, hajthatatlan, következetes, megszilárdít, feszesít, stabilizál
ІМЕННИК
A2
1
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'firm' with 'farm' due to similar pronunciation.
Значення
Business organization or company
Словосполучення
law firm
|accounting firm
|small firm
|international firm
|run a firm
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
individual (Refers to a single person, not an organized business entity.)
Теми
business
|economics
|work
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
A company that sells things or provides services.
A business, often a company or partnership, that sells goods or services.
A2
2
Модель уживання:
[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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'firm' with 'hard'; 'hard' can also mean 'difficult', which 'firm' does not in this sense.
Значення
Solid and stable in form
Словосполучення
firm grip
|firm ground
|firm mattress
|firm handshake
Синоніми
solid (Similar in meaning, but 'solid' emphasizes density and uniformity more strongly.)
|
sturdy (Often used for objects that are strong and durable.)
Антоніми
soft (Easily bent, pressed, or yielding to touch.)
Теми
physical
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Hard and steady; not soft or weak.
Physically solid, steady, and not easily bent, pressed, or moved.
B1
3
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with physical firmness; here it refers to attitude, not touch.
Значення
Strong and determined in attitude
Словосполучення
firm decision
|firm stance
|be firm with children
Синоніми
resolute (More formal; emphasizes determination and moral courage.)
|
determined (General term for having strong will to do something.)
Антоніми
indecisive (Unable to make or stick to decisions.)
Теми
emotions
|behavior
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Not changing your mind; showing strong will.
Strongly fixed in purpose or opinion and not likely to change it.
ДІЄСЛОВО
B2
FORMAL
4
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Значення
Make more solid or steady
Словосполучення
firm up plans
|firm up muscles
Синоніми
strengthen (General term for making stronger; not always physical stability.)
Антоніми
weaken (To make less strong or stable.)
Теми
construction
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
To make something harder or more steady.
To make something more solid, steady, or secure.
Граматика
Словникова форма
firm
IPA
GB/fˈɚm/
US/fˈɚm/
Склади й наголос
firm (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (firm)
Форми 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
Споріднені слова
Вирази
a firm hand
1/ə fˈɚm hˈænd/
fixed phrase
Strict control or discipline
Control people or situations in a strict way.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- She stood firm on her decision to quit smoking.
- Despite criticism, the mayor stood firm against the proposal.