Perhaps they need the guiding hand of a firm father figure.他们也许需要一个像父亲般坚定的人物来引领自己。

The republic lacked firm, capable leadership.这个共和国缺少坚定而有才能的领导层。

She had to be firm with him. 'I don't want to see you again.'她只好态度坚决地对他说：“我不想再见到你了。”

The President has appealed to his European partners to stand firm on the issue.总统已经向其欧洲伙伴呼吁, 请他们在此问题上站稳立场。

The council is standing firm against the barrage of protest.委员会坚决反对此次接二连三的抗议。

Choose a firm mattress.选一个硬实的床垫。

The company has a firm foothold in the British market.该公司在英国市场站稳了脚跟。

She reintroduced the knee-length, now a firm favourite.她重新引进了这款齐膝服装, 现在成了人们的最爱。

The product is a firm favourite with our older customers.这个产品一直受到老年顾客青睐。

Bali has become a firm favourite with travellers.巴厘岛已经成为旅游者一直向往的天堂。

If you have to climb up, use a firm platform or a sturdy ladder.如果非要爬上去, 要么得踩一个牢靠的台子, 要么用一个结实的梯子。

The handshake was firm and cool.这次握手沉着而有力。

He managed to grasp the metal, get a firm grip of it and heave his body upwards.他设法抓到金属物, 紧紧地握住, 并用力把身体往上拉。

We have a firm offer for the house.我们对这栋房子给出了明确的报价。

It is my firm belief that an effective partnership between police and the public is absolutely necessary.我坚信警方与公众进行有效合作是非常有必要的。

He holds very firm views.他固守己见。

He made a firm decision to leave.他决意要离开。

We have no firm evidence.我们没有确凿的证据。

There's unlikely to be firm news about the convoy's progress for some time.在一段时间里不可能有关于车队行进情况的可靠消息。

I'm a firm believer in eating a healthy diet.我是健康饮食的坚定信仰者。

Cotton prices remain firm and demand is strong.棉花价格依然坚挺, 需求依然旺盛。

The shares held firm at 280p.股价稳定在280便士。

He has a firm grasp of the principles.他牢牢掌握了这些原则。

Although the Yakutians are a minority, they have firm control of the territory.尽管雅库特人在人数上属于少数, 但他们牢牢控制着这片土地。

The firm's employees were expecting large bonuses.这家公司的员工期盼着丰厚的奖金。

He works for a large firm in London.他在伦敦的一家大公司上班。

Firm more soil over the roots and water thoroughly.把根部的土压实一些, 把水浇透。

He firmed his resolve.他坚定了决心。

The horse race took place in April when the ground had firmed.赛马在4月份地面变硬后举办。

Safeway firmed to 392.5p following a more optimistic than expected trading statement.比预期更为乐观的业绩公布后, 西夫韦的股票微涨至392.5便士。

His back is straightening, his chin firming: the need to survive is toughening him up.他的背开始挺直了, 下巴绷紧了：求生的欲望使他变得更加坚强。