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firmed

/fɜrmd/ /fɜːmd/

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verb

巩固，使 укреплять.

To make firm or strong; fix securely.

Examples :

"The construction workers firmed the supports of the new bridge before opening it to traffic. "

工人们在新的桥梁开放通车之前，加固了桥梁的支撑结构。

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verb

使坚固，巩固，使结实。

To make compact or resistant to pressure; solidify.

Examples :

"The clay sculptor firmed the wet clay, pressing it tightly to shape the bird. "

那位陶艺家用力按压湿粘土，使它变得结实，从而塑造出小鸟的形状。

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verb

稳定，巩固。

To become firm; stabilise.

Examples :

"After a shaky start, the company's financial situation firmed as sales increased. "

公司在初期经历了一段动荡后，随着销售额的增长，财务状况逐渐稳定下来。

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verb

稳定，巩固。

To improve after decline.

Examples :

"After a slow start, the company's sales firmed in the second quarter thanks to the new marketing campaign. "

由于新的营销活动的开展，公司在经历了缓慢的开局后，第二季度的销售额有所回升并趋于稳定。

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verb

变短, 降低。

To shorten (of betting odds).

Examples :

"The odds on Sarah winning the race firmed after she won her heat. "

萨拉赢了预赛后，她赢得比赛的赔率降低了。

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verb

确认，保险。

To select (a higher education institution) as one's preferred choice, so as to enrol automatically if one's grades match the conditional offer.

Examples :

"Maria firmed Oxford University as her first choice, hoping her excellent grades would guarantee her a place. "

玛丽亚把牛津大学定为首选，希望凭借优异的成绩确保自己能被录取。

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