词组 | firm up |
释义 | firm up 1. firm up sth • firm sth up to make the details of arrangements, ideas etc more definite and exact: ▪ I'll call you nearer the time to firm things up. ▪ At the meeting Albright firmed up dates for the trip to Mexico. 2. firm up sth • firm sth up if you firm up part of your body, you make the muscles stronger and get rid of fat by exercising: ▪ These exercises are good for firming up your stomach. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑bone up 3. firm up sth • firm sth up to make your position of power stronger or safer: ▪ The party was keen to firm up its support before the coming election. ▪ Moscow is intent of firming up its defences along the Chinese border. ■ SIMILAR TO: consolidate formal |
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