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steadfastness

/sted-fast, -fahst, -fuhst/US // ˈstɛdˌfæst, -ˌfɑst, -fəst //UK // (ˈstɛdfəst, -ˌfɑːst) //

坚定不移,坚定性,坚守,坚贞

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adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze.
    • : firm in purpose, resolution, faith, attachment, etc., as a person: a steadfast friend.
    • : unwavering, as resolution, faith, adherence, etc.
    • : firmly established, as an institution or a state of affairs.
    • : firmly fixed in place or position.

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Examples

  • Through Tiller’s sweet vulnerability and his steadfast grasp on hope, Lee tells a story of what it means to be plucked from darkness into the light of recognition, and in doing so, explores the fundamental human desires to be seen and to love.

  • His steadfast belief in the technique ultimately paid massive dividends.

  • For the nucleus of the movement, there remains a patience and steadfastness.

  • We shall recover again some or all of the steadfastness and dignity of the old religious life.

  • We shall, I know, emulate their steadfastness and achieve a result which will confer added laurels to French and British arms.

  • It is the great realm of immutable steadfastness combined with constant change; unique among the nations.

  • The boldness of his resolve was equalled by the steadfastness of his perseverance and the valour of his exploits.

  • His steadfastness and determination, his courage and patience, were tried to the utmost and never found wanting.