0 in a way that will not become loose -- 堅固地；牢固地
Make sure the rope is firmly attached before attempting to climb down. 在順著繩子往下爬之前，確保繩子已繫牢。
2 forcefully -- 堅決地
"You're not going to the party and that's that!" she said firmly. 「你不能去參加聚會，就是這樣！」她語氣堅決地說。
3 in a way that is certain or not likely to change -- 無疑地，確定地，肯定地
We are firmly committed to reducing unemployment. 我們堅決致力於減少失業人數。
Carefully tighten the clamp until it firmly supports the pipette in a vertical position.
Tighten the bolt until the lever fits firmly against the panel.
However, several genotypes clustered firmly and varied only slightly genetically.
Clearly, these voters appear to be firmly committed to sticking with their first preferences on this ballot.
While a substantial majority of both mass and elite prefer democratic to authoritarian political values, these preferences are not firmly crystallized.
