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

• And we will stand steadfast with Israel in pursuit of security and a lasting peace.
  我们也会坚定地同追求安全与持久和平的以色列站在一起。
• 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。
• Our nation is patient and steadfast.
  我们的国家是有耐心的，立场是坚定的。
• We infuriate them when we remind them of our Lord's true and steadfast faithfulness.
  当我们提醒他们，我们的愤怒，我们的上帝真信与坚定。
• He remained steadfast in his belief that he had done the right thing.
  他一直坚信自己做得对。
• 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。
• Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other.
  慈爱和诚实彼此相遇；公义和平安彼此相亲。
• She commended the steadfast courage of families caring for handicapped children.
  她赞扬了照顾残疾儿童的家庭所具有的坚定的勇气。
• Mr chamberlain's loyalty and support was steadfast, and I was sure of myself.
  张伯伦先生对我的忠诚和支持是始终不渝的，我对自己满怀信心。