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firmness

UK //ˈfɜːmnəs//US //ˈfɜːrmnəs//

词源

源自中古英语 'fermnesse',与古英语 'fæstnes'(坚定、稳固)相关,词根为 'firm'(坚固的)。

noun

❶ 指物体或材料的坚硬程度或不易弯曲的特性,也可形容人的态度或决定的坚定性。

“The firmness of the mattress ensures good back support.”

(床垫的硬度确保了良好的背部支撑。)

“She spoke with firmness, leaving no room for argument.”

(她说话坚定,没有留下任何争论的余地。)

同义词:hardness, stability, steadiness, resolve, determination

常见短语

stand with firmness — 形容某人或某物以坚定的态度或立场面对挑战或压力。

“She stood with firmness against the unfair treatment.”

(她坚定地反对不公平的待遇。)