firm up
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firms up
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firming up
过去式
firmed up
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firmed up
1
敲定, 确定
to make a plan, agreement, or decision more definite or secure
- The team needs to firm up the details of the project before the presentation.
团队需要在演示前敲定项目的细节。
- We must firm the arrangements up quickly for the conference.
我们必须迅速敲定会议的安排。
- They are working to firm up a deal with the new supplier.
他们正在努力敲定与新供应商的交易。
- They need to firm the details up before finalizing the project.
在完成项目之前，他们需要敲定细节。
- Let's firm up the schedule for the event to ensure everything runs smoothly.
让我们敲定活动的时间表，以确保一切顺利进行。
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变硬, 稳固
to make a soft or unstable substance become more solid or stable
- The custard will firm up as it cools.
蛋奶冻冷却后会变硬。
- Allow the concrete to firm up before removing the mold.
在拆除模具之前让混凝土凝固。
- The chocolate will firm up in the fridge after you pour it into the mold.
巧克力倒入模具后会在冰箱里变硬。
- You can firm the dough up in the freezer for a few minutes to make it easier to handle.
你可以将面团在冷冻室里变硬几分钟，使其更容易处理。
- The gelatin should be left to firm up in the refrigerator.
明胶应该放在冰箱里凝固。