| 释义 |
idiomstand firm(also stand pat AmE)to refuse to change your opinion or decision about something:The French government stood firm against transport workers threatening to paralyse certain sectors of the economy with strikes.Analysts say that when the stock market has problems big investors are more likely to stand pat, while small investors sell.
stand firmTo remain determined, stalwart, and unyielding, as in one's position or opinion. Though it may be hard, we must stand firm in our pledge to environmental reform. stand ˈfast/ˈfirm refuse to move back; refuse to change your opinions or behaviour: The management have stood firm against demands for a pay increase. OPPOSITE: shift your ground Fast here means ‘firmly fixed’. |