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源自中古英语 stedefast(稳固的),由 stede(位置)和 fast(牢固的)组成,字面意为“牢牢固定在一个地方”。
❶ 坚定地、不动摇地,指以坚决的态度持续做某事,不受外界影响或干扰。
“She steadfastly refused to compromise on her principles.”
(她坚定地拒绝在原则问题上妥协。)
“He worked steadfastly towards his goal despite many obstacles.”
(尽管遇到许多障碍,他仍坚定地朝着目标努力。)
stand steadfastly — 坚定地坚持立场或信念,常用于形容面对压力或反对时的态度。
“The activists stood steadfastly against the unjust law.”
(活动人士坚定地反对这项不公正的法律。)