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steadfastly

UK //ˈsted.fɑːst.li//US //ˈsted.fæst.li//

词源

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”。

adverb

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。)

同义词:firmly, resolutely, unwaveringly

常见短语

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。)