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trusty

UK //ˈtrʌsti//US //ˈtrʌsti//

词源

源自中古英语 'trusti',与古挪威语 'traustr'(坚定的)同源,最终可追溯至原始日耳曼语词根表示‘坚固、可靠’的含义。

adjective

❶ 形容值得信赖或可靠的人或物,常用于表达长期忠诚或稳定表现。

“My trusty old car never broke down during our road trip.”

(我那辆可靠的老车在公路旅行中从未抛锚。)

“She always carries a trusty pocket knife for emergencies.”

(她总是随身携带一把可靠的折叠刀以备紧急情况。)

同义词:reliable, dependable, faithful, steadfast, loyal

noun

❶ 指被信任的人或物品,常见于历史语境中表示受君主信任的随从。

“The king's trusty delivered the secret message.”

(国王的亲信传递了这封密信。)

“In medieval times, a trusty often held important positions.”

(中世纪时期,心腹常担任要职。)

同义词:confidant, liegeman, retainer, attendant

常见短语

old trusty — 对长期使用且表现可靠的物品的亲切称呼,带有情感色彩。

“My grandfather still writes with his old trusty fountain pen.”

(我祖父仍用他那支老伙计钢笔写字。)

trusty steed — 文学表达,指忠诚可靠的马匹,常见于骑士文学或西部片。

“The cowboy patted his trusty steed after a long day's ride.”

(经过整日骑行后,牛仔轻拍他忠实的坐骑。)