steadfast
Significado: Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering in loyalty, belief, or commitment.
Steadfast emphasises constancy and reliability over time, particularly in loyalty, friendship, or moral commitment. It has a slightly literary or elevated quality and carries connotations of quiet, enduring strength rather than dramatic resistance. It collocates with 'commitment,' 'support,' 'ally,' 'loyalty,' 'friend,' and 'belief.'
Ejemplos
- She remained a steadfast supporter of the cause throughout decades of setbacks and disappointments. 在数十年的挫折和失望中,她始终是这项事业坚定不移的支持者。Fue una defensora inquebrantable de la causa durante décadas de reveses y decepciones.彼女は数十年にわたる挫折と失望の中、一貫してその運動の揺るぎない支持者であり続けました。그녀는 수십 년간의 좌절과 실망 속에서도 그 대의의 한결같은 지지자로 남아 있었습니다.
- His steadfast refusal to compromise on quality earned him a loyal following of customers. 他坚持不懈地拒绝在质量上妥协,由此赢得了一批忠实的客户。Su firme negativa a transigir en la calidad le granjeó un fiel grupo de clientes.品質に妥協しないという彼の一貫した姿勢は、忠実な顧客を獲得しました。품질에 대해 타협하지 않겠다는 그의 한결같은 자세는 충성스러운 고객층을 확보하게 해주었습니다.
- The steadfast loyalty of the volunteers kept the charity running during its most difficult period. 志愿者们坚定的忠诚使这家慈善机构在最困难的时期得以继续运营。La inquebrantable lealtad de los voluntarios mantuvo en funcionamiento la organización benéfica durante su período más difícil.ボランティアたちの揺るぎない忠誠心が、最も厳しい時期にもその慈善団体を支え続けました。봉사자들의 한결같은 충성심이 가장 어려운 시기에도 그 자선 단체를 유지하게 했습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, media, general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English stedefæst (fixed in place, unwavering), from stede (place, position) and fæst (firmly fixed). One of the oldest native English words still in regular use, with an unbroken history from Anglo-Saxon times.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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