firmness
英 /ˈfɜːmnəs/ 美 /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
- n. 坚实；硬度the quality of resisting pressure rather than being soft
- n. 坚定；坚决the quality of staying determined and not easily changing decisions
Press the mattress gently to check its firmness.
轻轻按压床垫，检查它的软硬程度。
Teachers can maintain classroom discipline through calm firmness without discouraging students from expressing their opinions openly.
教师可以通过冷静而坚定的态度维持课堂纪律，同时不妨碍学生公开表达意见。
搭配
mattress firmness 床垫硬度firmness of purpose 意志坚定show firmness 表现出坚定态度
辨析提示
不可数名词；既可指物体硬实，也可指态度坚定。
词族
firm (adj.)、firmly (adv.)
近义 solidity、resolve
反义 softness、indecision
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