sturdy

UK //ˈstɜː.di//US //ˈstɝː.di//

词源

源自中古英语 stourdi，可能来自古法语 estourdi（强壮的），与古高地德语 sturt（强壮的）有关。

❶ 形容物体或人结实、坚固，不易损坏或倒下。常用于描述建筑、家具或体格健壮的人。

“This table is made of sturdy oak wood.”

（这张桌子由坚固的橡木制成。）

“He has a sturdy build from years of working out.”

（多年的锻炼使他体格健壮。）

❶ 形容决心、信念等坚定不动摇，经得起考验。常用于抽象概念。

“His sturdy determination helped him overcome the difficulties.”

（他坚定的决心帮助他克服了困难。）

“The team showed sturdy resistance against the opponent's attacks.”

（这支队伍对对手的进攻表现出顽强的抵抗。）

同义词:strong, robust, durable, tough, solid

sturdy as an oak — 形容某人或某物像橡树一样极其坚固强壮。

“After months of training, his legs became as sturdy as an oak.”

（经过数月的训练，他的双腿变得像橡树一样强壮。）