| 词汇 | example_english_firmness |
| 释义 | Examples of firmnessThese examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. Akbar decided to tackle this with uncompromising firmness. Firmness in applying international law is the best way of promoting international peace and strengthening state sovereignty. The primary argument is that the absence of firmness in demanding justice and protecting human rights ignores the objectives of stability and prosperity. His instincts were always for reconciliation, for charity allied with firmness. In fact, it is insufficient for its being warrantedly believed with any degree of firmness. The firmness of a belief, that is, the depth of one's conviction in it, does nothing to settle whether the belief is rational or founded on the evidence. Enlightenment thinkers generally affirmed a rigid separation between life and death, viewed doubts about the firmness of these categories as superstition, and expressed little interest in the transition between them. I doubt that these arguments are sufficient to warrant the firmness of belief involved in faith (as traditionally understood) but it doesn't follow that they have no use at all. Although the irrigation program did not have a statistically significant effect on fruit firmness and total soluble solids, these parameters were enhanced as the amount of applied water decreased. Because surgical scars fade and tissue firmness subsides with time, the results of autologous breast reconstruction tend to improve as the patient ages rather than deteriorate as with prosthetic reconstruction. Besides the differences in soil firmness, the frequency of being hit by falling debris may also contribute to the percentage of decumbent g enets i n each p lot. Shortly after the procedure, the patient developed a 2 cm firmness in the area between the two cryoablation zones, which spontaneously resolved within 3 months [9]. In each case, though, one acquires reasons for giving up one's initial belief, or at least no longer holding the belief with the same degree of firmness. To avoid giving a misleading impression as to the firmness of our plans, therefore, we would not normally provide such details. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 At every stage of his occupancy of this key post, he has acquitted himself with both firmness and decorum. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I am convinced that this system should now be applied with firmness and determination, because our credibility is at stake here. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - English We have had bad experiences when firmness has been confused with rigidity. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - English I would simply say, in conclusion, that we shall be equal to the task in terms of vigilance and firmness. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - English No one who has studied what we have said can be in any doubt about our firmness in the matter. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I realise that, if he is to get where we want him to get, he must be led properly, with firmness and kindness. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I put the two propositions with equal prominence and equal clearness and equal firmness. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 With this policy of perseverance and persuasion there must go the policy of absolute firmness. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Up to a point that is perfectly true, but we must combine patience with firmness. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Further, you have the quality of firmness in handling our proceedings. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I would argue with great firmness that it is in exactly the contrary diection that we ought to be pointing. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Everyone who heard him admired his fluency and combination of moderation of tone with firmness of purpose. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There must be firmness in negotiation, and no doubt that will be displayed. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We shall temper the firmness which we believe is necessary in the interests of our community as a whole with real compassion in individual cases. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 What they talk about as being firmness appears now to very large numbers of people, notably on this issue, as just plain, ordinary obstinacy. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 One proprietor alone had the firmness and courage to act on that advice. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We have to strike the right balance between our firmness to defend and our readiness to negotiate and to conciliate. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I believe that there has been a lamentable laxity of firmness and purpose in dealing with the hard core of these revolutionary students. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I think that, with those thoughts in mind, we sympathise with the need for firmness about evasions. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We seek to strike the right balance using firmness, fairness and a fast-tracking processes. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Over £4.2 billion has been committed to projects by distributors with varying degrees of firmness. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The question is: what does that firmness produce? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 She could be firm when firmness was called for, but she was also courteous. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 However, our chairman, with his charm and firmness, brought us back to the main purpose of the inquiry. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I appreciate the passion and firmness with which people have used this opportunity. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The fence is important, but it should be sustained with courtesy as well as firmness. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 They are times which certainly call for firmness; but they also call for understanding. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I knew he would not let me down but would defend the excellent report of the committee which he chaired with firmness and conviction. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There has to be a measure of fairness and firmness together. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Firmness and consistency in monetary policy is exactly what we are carrying through. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 With a rare combination of wit and firmness, he guided the committee safely through a very complicated subject. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Another tentacle stretches out and with infinite tact, but great firmness, entwines itself round the sturdy limbs of the local authorities. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 On the few occasions when it has been tried, firmness has invariably met with success. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 They looked for firmness and resolve in the action that is currently under way. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The one is noted for her firmness of purpose and for a total inability to perceive any alternative to the policy which she pursues. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 One is deeply impressed by his professionalism and firmness. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 He showed a combination of humanity and firmness which was most attractive. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I thought that he was against firmness and just in favour of fairness. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We were also told that strength and firmness of policy were essential and successful when communism was strong. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Above all, he must possess qualities of firmness and tact. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I wish they would come to that sort of conclusion with a similar firmness rather oftener. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 In this matter firmness may well be the kindest course. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Does that imply a woman of reasonable firmness or the actual woman involved in the incident? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There is no more talk about firmness in controlling, the money supply. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Since the beginning of the war three years ago, there has been a lack of firmness, clarity and resolution. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Firmness combined with gentleness were the characteristics with which he guided us through the thickets of issues that confronted us. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 He spoke with clarity, with firmness, with authority and with great skill. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 He matched kindness with firmness and tempered the political battles with generosity and magnanimity. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 They have both conducted our affairs with firmness and discipline, yet in a friendly and constructive atmosphere. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 They wish to see a strategy based on the twin pillars of firmness and dialogue, and not one based on firmness alone. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 He has denounced it with great charm and great firmness, but the only real answer is to reassert ourselves. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The issue is how that should be achieved; how that balance between firmness and fairness should be struck. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 In consequence of that firmness, miners have been returning to work day after day. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Firmness may be needed, together with other approaches, if that person is willing. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We have sadly lacked firmness, and firmness is very much better than gimmicks. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 A police officer would be the person who a jury could quite capably find to be a person of reasonable firmness. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The equation should be not just firmness, but firmness and affection. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I know how much they welcome the firmness as well as the caring side. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Appeasement is no alternative to rearmament, and conciliation is no alternative to firmness. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Whether in a specific case that is best achieved by firmness or persuasion, by insistence or flexibility, is always debateable. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There is a mean between weakness and firmness. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We want to show sincerity and firmness of purpose. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Firmness is needed as well as a desire for peace. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Among the major powers there has been an admirable combination of firmness and restraint. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We need people who are flexible and who have sympathy and imagination, and who can combine a degree of tolerance with firmness. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 He would be a bold man who would forecast with firmness what will happen. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We think that that strikes the right balance between firmness and fairness, especially since we do not believe that this limitation will prove constricting. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 They can be overcome by firmness and decision in administration, and neither connotes the use of force. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Had the ordinary law been administered with firmness during the last three years, there would have been no necessity for any of these ordinances. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The firmness and determination effectively to defend the security of this country is vital, and will always continue to be so. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Feelings of progress do not follow firmness, which are effects of an achievement of understanding. British firmness owed much to a conviction of victory. He took in all its parts and, as sovereign master of the orchestra, gave it a hitherto unimagined degree of firmness. They seem to participate more in the "firmness" of machinery, of the wooden looms and locomotives, of the body as machine rather than organic being. The orientation of the collagen fibres (parallel or irregularly packed) determines the firmness and softness of cervical tissue. Such firmness, it was believed, should restrain and deter the latter. The word carries the impression of firmness, even of deliberate effort in its production. Various measures of the firmness with which ideals were held were incorporated in the survey. In contrast, self-command is identified with "manhood and firmness", while the "useless outcries" of men who fail to show this virtue are "womanish lamentations". Should it, for instance, change the firmness with which an exclusivist view is held or the legitimacy of positive apologetics on its behalf ? The test is whether a hypothetical by-stander of the requisite firmness would suffer such fear. You need firmness and tact to control the situation and make a sale. All conclusions should be based on the quality of the evidence, and their firmness and robustness must be evaluated by discussing the sensitivity analysis. Rather, we attach firmness to a new belief because we believe it explains more than the old belief. Only if we believe that we have progressed from error to something better do we reattach firmness. These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. 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