steadfast

英 [ˈstedfɑːst]

美 [ˈstedfæst]

adj.  坚定的; 不动摇的

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牛津词典

adj.

• 坚定的；不动摇的
  not changing in your attitudes or aims
  1. steadfast loyalty
     忠贞不渝
  2. He remained steadfast in his determination to bring the killers to justice.
     他要将杀人凶手绳之以法的决心一直没有动摇。

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 坚定的;坚信的;坚贞不渝的
  If someone issteadfast insomething that they are doing, they are convinced that what they are doing is right and they refuse to change it or to give up.
  1. He remained steadfast in his belief that he had done the right thing.
     他一直坚信自己做得对。

英英释义

adj

• firm and dependable especially in loyalty
  1. a steadfast ally
  2. a staunch defender of free speech
  3. unswerving devotion
  4. unswerving allegiance
  Synonym:staunchunswerving
• marked by firm determination or resolution
  1. firm convictions
  2. a firm mouth
  3. steadfast resolve
  4. a man of unbendable perseverence
  5. unwavering loyalty
  Synonym:firmsteadystiffunbendableunfalteringunshakableunwavering

双语例句

• Because steadfast faith and abiding love in God has won through!
  因为坚定的信心和对神不变的爱赢得了胜利！
• He was steadfast in his praise of the prime minister.
  他在各种场合都对首相称颂不已。
• Hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright.
  保持自己的立场；保持某种姿势；坚定地直立着。
• Suddenly, your steadfast belief that you have to lend your brother money loses its power.
  突然，你坚定不移地认为你“不得不”通过给兄弟借钱的这一看法失去了他的力量。
• It is to be single-minded, earnest and steadfast at work and study;
  这种美德表现在工作和学习上，就是专心致志，认真踏实，实事求是；
• Our nation is strong and steadfast.
  我们的国家是强大坚定的。
• They were impressed by his steadfast good cheer
  他整天笑呵呵的样子给他们留下很深的印象。
• Let me thank our many partners, in both initiatives, for their steadfast commitment and support.
  让我感谢我们在这两个行动中的众多伙伴，感谢他们坚定的承诺和支持。
• You are the stars that are steadfast, I am the sea.
  你是坚定不移的星座，我是海一汪。
• Unlike most, I have been a steadfast optimist on China.
  与大多数人不一样，我一直坚定地看好中国经济。