✨ 语义深度解析
firm
高考核心词 作文加分词 难度 2/5 ⏱ 3 分钟
核心
不会因压力而变形或动摇
释义
1
adj.坚硬的,结实的(物理上不软不变形)
The mattress is firm enough to support your back.
这张床垫足够硬实,能支撑你的背部。
2
adj.坚定的,坚决的(态度、决定不动摇)
She remained firm in her decision despite pressure from all sides.
尽管来自各方的压力,她在自己的决定上依然坚定
3
n.公司(尤指中小型专业机构)
She joined a top law firm after graduating.
她毕业后加入了一家顶级律师事务所
语感
firm = 压不垮——无论是土地、决心还是商业信誉
坚硬的坚定的公司事务所
陷阱
⚠️firm vs. hard:弹性的硬 vs. 绝对硬度
The coach insists on firm discipline — no excuses.
firm discipline 等于 hard discipline,都是「严厉的纪律」
firm discipline 是「坚定、不妥协的纪律」,强调不因压力而松动;hard 更常形容物体硬度,不常单独修饰 discipline
教练坚持严格的纪律——没有借口。
⚠️firm n.:公司,不同于 company 的正式程度
Apple is one of the world's most successful firms.
(不当)苹果是世界上最成功的公司之一。
firm 通常指规模较小、专业性强的机构(律所、会计师事务所、咨询公司),用于超大型企业如 Apple 显得不当,应用 company/corporation
She left a big consulting firm to start her own business.
她离开了一家大型咨询公司,自己创业。
近义辨析
firm vs determined
firm 在压力下不动摇,多描述立场或态度 determined 下定决心要实现某目标,更强调意志与动力
The manager was firm about the new policy — no exceptions.
经理在新政策上态度坚决——无一例外。
She was determined to finish the marathon, no matter how tired she felt.
无论多累,她都下定决心要完成马拉松。
firm vs solid
firm 不因外力变形(物理),不因压力动摇(态度) solid 内部充实、可靠,强调没有薄弱点
The instructor gave firm but fair feedback on every assignment.
教师对每份作业都给出了明确而公正的反馈。
They built a solid reputation for quality over many years.
他们多年来建立了扎实的质量声誉。
写作加分
✨ 加分词
替换:strongclear
观点表达类议论文政策评述
普通
The government has a strong position on this issue.
政府在这个问题上有强硬的立场。
加分 ✨
The government has taken a firm stance on reducing carbon emissions.
政府在减少碳排放问题上采取了坚定的立场。
常用搭配
be firm with sb.对某人态度坚定/强硬
a firm decision / belief坚定的决定/信念
take a firm stance / stand采取坚定立场
law firm / consulting firm律师事务所/咨询公司
firm ground坚实的地面;稳固的基础
词根
firm 联想到 confirm(确认)→ 确认了的事不会动摇 = firm
考考你
Q1义项辨析
下面哪个句子里 firm 的用法和其他三个最不同?
A
He held a firm belief that hard work always pays off.
B
She works for a small accounting firm in the city centre.
C
The principal took a firm stand against bullying in school.
D
Be firm with yourself and don't give up when things get difficult.
A、C、D 的 firm 是形容词「坚定的/不妥协的」;B 是名词「公司/事务所」
Q2对错判断
判断下面句子里 firm 的用法是否正确:
Google is one of the largest firms in the world.
✓ 正确版本
Google is one of the largest companies / corporations in the world.
谷歌是世界上最大的公司之一。
firm 通常指规模较小的专业机构(律所、咨询公司);超大型企业用 company 或 corporation 更准确
Q3翻译应用
用 firm 翻译下面句子(可参考 writing_upgrade 字段的搭配):
学校应该对欺凌行为采取坚定立场,无论施害者是谁。
Schools should take a firm stance against bullying, regardless of who the perpetrator is.
关键搭配:take a firm stance against
take a firm stance/stand against 是议论文表达立场的高频搭配,against 后接被反对的行为
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