steadfast
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++stead·fast /ˈstedfɑːst $ -fæst/ adjective literary 1 DETERMINEDFAITHFULfaithful and very loyal 忠实的，忠诚的 her father’s steadfast love for her 她父亲对她永不改变的爱2 being certain that you are right about something and refusing to change your opinion in any way 坚定的，毫不动摇的steadfast in Dr Faraday remained steadfast in his plea of innocence. 法拉第医生坚持自己无罪的抗辩。 —steadfastly adverb —steadfastness noun [uncountable]
Examples from the Corpus
steadfast• He was steadfast and articulate in support of the Equal Rights Amendment.• He was a steadfast bachelor and intended to remain so.• Malta's steadfast defence from 1940-43 played an important part in the course of the war.• steadfast devotion• Guileful and ruthless, he was a generous and steadfast friend.• With his steadfast hand cupped around my shoulders, my father assured me there was nothing to fear.• As a politician, you have to show resilience - the ability to remain steadfast in your beliefs.• There were still tendencies towards national rivalry and arrogance, and these could only be countered by a steadfast policy of internationalism.• the steadfast support of America's allies• He has been a steadfast supporter of balanced budgets and shrinking the size of government.steadfast in• Lindros has been steadfast in his refusal to sell the property.Origin steadfast Old English stedefæst “fixed in place”stead·fast adjectiveChineseSyllable
loyal faithful and very Corpus
steadfast
stead‧fast /ˈstedfɑːst $ -fæst/
adjective literary
her father’s steadfast love for her
2. being certain that you are right about something and refusing to change your opinion in any way
steadfast in
Dr. Faraday remained steadfast in his plea of innocence.
—steadfastly adverb
—steadfastness noun [uncountable]
▪ faithful continuing to support a person, party, belief etc for a long time: his long and faithful service to the party | his faithful servant | He remained faithful to his fatherland right to the end. | She was one of the party’s most faithful and hardworking members.
▪loyal supporting a particular person, party, set of beliefs, etc – used especially about someone you can can trust and depend on to support you: a loyal friend | loyal party members | The women have remained loyal to the goals of the Communist Party. | I am not blindly loyal. If I see something that I think is a mistake which could be handled better, I will say so.
▪devoted strongly supporting someone or something because you admire them, love them, or enjoy what they do: the author’s devoted fans | her devoted husband
▪staunch [only before noun] a staunch supporter, defender, or ally is very loyal, in spite of problems or difficulties: He is a staunch supporter of the president. | a staunch defender of civil liberties | the US’s staunchest ally
▪steadfast [usually before noun] a steadfast friend or supporter is very loyal. Also used about someone’s support or service: Lewis was a generous and steadfast friend. | the steadfast support of America's allies | The Queen has set a shining example of steadfast service to her country.
▪true faithful and loyal to someone, or to your beliefs, principles etc, even if there are problems: In times like these you find out who your true friends are. | He remained true to his socialist priniciples. | She promised that she would always be true to him.
▪patriotic feeling a lot of love and respect for your country: Americans are very patriotric. | His speech was full of patriotic rhetoric.
stead‧fast /ˈstedfɑːst $ -fæst/
adjective literary Language: Old English
Origin: stedefæst 'fixed in place'
1. faithful and very loyal:Origin: stedefæst 'fixed in place'
2. being certain that you are right about something and refusing to change your opinion in any way
steadfast in
—steadfastly adverb
—steadfastness noun [uncountable]
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