firmly
adv in a firm way 坚实地; 结实地; 坚固地; 稳固地; 坚定地; 稳定地
The fence posts were fixed firmly in the ground. 栅栏的立柱牢牢地固定在地上.
The business was soon firmly established in the town. 该商店不久即在城里稳固地建立起来.
The suggestion was politely but firmly rejected by the chairman. 主席婉言而果断地回绝了该建议.
I am sorry that you have a disagreement with your father. Personally, I think it is important to follow your interests and your abilities, and it sounds as though you have plenty of both of these already.