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staunchly

UK //stɔːntʃli//US //stɔːntʃli//

词源

源自中古英语 'staunche',意为'坚固的'或'坚定的',与古法语 'estanche'(防水的)和拉丁语 'stagnum'(水池)有关。

adverb

❶ 形容态度或立场非常坚定、毫不动摇,常用来描述对信念、原则或支持的忠诚。

“She staunchly defended her friend against the accusations.”

(她坚定地为朋友辩护,反驳那些指控。)

“He has always staunchly supported environmental protection.”

(他一直坚定地支持环境保护。)

同义词:firmly, steadfastly, resolutely

常见短语

staunchly opposed — 表示强烈反对某事,态度坚决且不易改变。

“The community is staunchly opposed to the construction of the new highway.”

(社区强烈反对修建这条新高速公路。)