Word · Frequency #2206
firmly
坚定地；坚决地
In a firm, definite, or strong manner; with resolute determination.
- 1.
In a firm or definite or strong manner.
坚定地或明确地或强烈地
- 2.
with resolute determination
坚定地
- 3.
Securely.
牢固地
- 4.
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
安全地
- 5.
Definitively.
明确地
- 6.
with firmness
牢固地
牢固地；稳固地；安全地；明确地；肯定地；坚定地或明确地或强烈地；坚定地；牢固地
In use
She firmly believes that everyone deserves a second chance.
The coach firmly rejected the player's request for a break.
He spoke firmly so that no one would doubt his decision.
we firmly believed it
firmly + verb (belief/statement)
She firmly believes in the power of education.
她坚定地相信教育的力量。
verb + firmly (physical grip)
He held the rope firmly.
他牢牢地抓住了绳子。
firmly + prepositional phrase
Connections
Collocations
- firmly believe
- 坚信
- I firmly believe that education is the key to success.我坚信教育是成功的关键。
- firmly rooted
- 根深蒂固
- The tradition is firmly rooted in their culture.这一传统在他们的文化中根深蒂固。
- firmly established
- 牢固确立
- The company has a firmly established reputation for quality.这家公司在质量方面拥有牢固确立的声誉。
- firmly committed
- 坚定承诺
- She is firmly committed to her principles.她坚定地信守自己的原则。
- firmly grasp
- 紧紧抓住
- He firmly grasped the rope to avoid falling.他紧紧抓住绳子以防摔倒。
- firmly hold
Learner notes
Memory Tip
将firm（坚定）与ly（副词后缀）结合，意为‘坚定地’，如站得很稳。
Context & Register
中性语域，常用于表达决心或坚定态度，适用于正式和非正式场合，如决定、拒绝、信念等语境。
Grammar Note
修饰名词时需用形容词 firm，而非 firmly。
Pronunciation & Spelling
The ending '-ly' is shared with all words listed. However, 'firmly' has the r-controlled vowel /ɝ/, which differs from the vowels in the listed words. Only 'calmly' shares a similar consonant cluster /mli/, but the vowel is different. None of these words rhyme exactly with 'firmly'.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
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