firmly
adverb uk/ˈfɜːm.li/ us/ˈfɝːm.li/
(NOT LOOSELY)
B2 坚固地；牢固地
in a way that will not become loose
Make sure the rope is firmly attached before attempting to climb down. 在顺着绳子往下爬之前，确保绳子已系牢。
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- Carefully tighten the clamp until it firmly supports the pipette in a vertical position.
- The tent pegs should be fixed firmly in place.
- The hook had been screwed firmly into the wall.
- The handle needs to be attached more firmly to the door.
- Tighten the bolt until the lever fits firmly against the panel.
(STRONGLY)
B2 强而有力地
strongly and tightly
He shook my hand firmly and climbed into the taxi. 他用力握了握我的手，然后钻进了出租车。
(FORCEFULLY)
坚决地
forcefully
"You're not going to the party and that's that!" she said firmly. “你不能去参加聚会，就是这样！”她语气坚决地说。
(CERTAINLY)
B2 无疑地，确定地，肯定地
in a way that is certain or not likely to change
We are firmly committed to reducing unemployment. 我们坚决致力于减少失业人数。