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firm adjective firm ♦︎ secure ♦︎ steady ♦︎ stableThese words all describe sth that is strongly fixed in place and not likely to move. 这些词均表示牢固的、稳固的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a firm / secure / steady / stable foundation◆a firm / secure / stable base■ firm strongly fixed in place, especially on sth heavy or strong that is not likely to move or change 牢固的；稳固的◆Stand the fish tank on a firm base.把鱼缸放在牢固的基座上。◆No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage.没有稳固的基础，建筑就不牢靠，婚姻也是如此。 see also firm ⇨ solid , firm ⇨ tight ▸ firmly adverb ◆Make sure the cover is firmly fixed in place.一定要把罩子牢牢地固定在适当的地方。■ secure / /sɪˈkjʊə(r); NAmE səˈkjʊr/ fixed firmly and correctly and therefore not likely to move, fall or break 牢固的；稳固的；坚固的◆The aerial doesn't look very secure to me.我看这天线不太牢固。◆It was difficult to maintain a secure foothold on the ice.在冰上不容易站稳脚。■ steady firmly fixed, supported or balanced; not shaking or likely to fall 稳的；平稳的；稳固的◆He held the boat steady as she got in.他把船稳住，让她上了船。◆Such fine work requires a good eye and a steady hand.做这样精细的工作，眼要尖、手要稳。◆She's not very steady on her feet these days.她如今站不太稳了。OPP unsteady ⓘ Unsteady describes a person who is not completely in control of their movements and might fall, or a part of the body that is shaking or moving in a way that is not controlled. * unsteady表示人站不稳的、摇晃的或身体部位颤抖的、抖动的◆She is still a little unsteady on her feet after the operation.手术后她还有点站不稳。◆With unsteady hands he opened the door and peered out.他用颤抖的双手打开门，向外窥视。 see also steady ⇨ lean verb 2 , steady ⇨ steady adj. ■ stable /ˈsteɪbl/ / not likely to fall over 稳固的；牢固的◆This ladder doesn't seem very stable.这架梯子好像不太稳。 OPP unstable see also stable ⇨ steady |