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constancy

UK //ˈkɒnstənsi//US //ˈkɑːnstənsi//

词源

源自拉丁语 'constantia'(坚定),由 'con-'(完全)和 'stare'(站立)组成,字面意为'持续站立'。

noun

❶ 指人或事物保持稳定不变的状态或品质,常用于描述忠诚、坚持或物理性质的持续性。

“Her constancy in supporting the team through difficult times was admirable.”

(她在困难时期始终支持团队,这种坚定令人钦佩。)

“The constancy of his love never wavered despite the challenges they faced.”

(尽管面临挑战,他的爱始终如一。)

同义词:steadfastness, persistence, stability

常见短语

constancy of purpose — 形容坚定不移地追求某个目标,强调长期专注不改变方向。

“Her constancy of purpose led her to become a leading expert in the field.”

(她对目标的坚定不移使她成为该领域的顶尖专家。)