耿词-04

firm

释义

adj. 坚定地，坚固的 n. 公司

例句

The firm’s employees were expecting large bonuses.
这家公司的雇员们正期待着大笔的奖金。
firm beliefs/conclusions/convictions/principles 坚定不移的信仰/结论；坚定的信念/原则

consolidate

发音

/kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/

释义

V-T If you consolidate something that you have, for example power or success, you strengthen it so that it becomes more effective or secure. 巩固，加强

例句

With this new movie he has consolidated his position as the country’s leading director.
他新执导的影片巩固了他作为全国最佳导演的地位。

fasten

发音

/ˈfɑːsn/

释义

v. 系紧

例句

Her long fair hair was fastened at the nape of her neck by an elastic band.
她长长的金发用一根橡皮筋扎在了脖子后面。

exclusive

释义

adj. 专有的，独有的，排外的

例句

He told the magazine in an exclusive interview: “All my problems stem from drinking.”
他在一次独家采访中告知那家杂志：“我所有的问题源于饮酒。”

stymie

发音

/ˈstaɪmi/

释义

V-T If you are stymied by something, you find it very difficult to take action or to continue what you are doing. 妨碍

例句

Companies have been stymied by the length of time it takes to reach an agreement.
数个公司因耗费很长时间以达成协议而受到阻碍。