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steadfastness

UK //ˈstɛdfɑːstnəs//US //ˈstɛdfæstnəs//

词源

源自中古英语 'stedefast',由 'stede'(地方)和 'fast'(固定)组成,意为'固定在某个地方',后引申为'坚定不移'。

noun

❶ 指坚定不移的品质或状态,形容人在面对困难或挑战时保持决心和忠诚,不轻易动摇。

“Her steadfastness in the face of adversity inspired everyone around her.”

(她在逆境中的坚定激励了她周围的每一个人。)

“The team's steadfastness led them to victory despite the odds.”

(尽管困难重重,团队的坚定不移带领他们走向胜利。)

同义词:determination, perseverance, resolve

常见短语

steadfastness of purpose — 指对目标坚定不移的态度,常用于描述个人或团体在追求目标时的决心。

“His steadfastness of purpose was evident in his relentless pursuit of excellence.”

(他对卓越的不懈追求显示了他对目标的坚定不移。)