单词	stalwart
释义	stalwart1 nounstalwart2 adjective stalwartstal‧wart1 /ˈstɔːlwət $ ˈstɒːlwərt/ noun [countable] Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES a stalwart of the Democratic Party EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS A lucky stalwart might gain the patronage of some powerful upper-hab clan or even of a noble. However, if policies are changed, party stalwarts will complain that traditional principles are being forgotten. My being hemmed in by well-armed stalwarts, was part of the plan. Perhaps he could count on Paul Quinn, a stalwart of the 9: 15 liturgy planning team. So what if movement stalwarts fought with one another? asks Nicosia. The stalwarts of the Hunterston Cycle Club are taking to the road again in the name of charity. The party stalwarts toe the presidential line and shout down those who disagree. someone who is very loyal to a particular organization or set of ideas, and works hard for them:  old party stalwartsstalwart of Rob’s a stalwart of the school’s chess club. stalwart1 nounstalwart2 adjective stalwartstalwart2 adjective Word Origin WORD ORIGINstalwart2 Origin: Old English stælwierthe ‘useful, strong’, probably from stæl ‘place’ + wierthe ‘worth’ Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Fritz was maid, butler, and errand boy, the stalwart ninny who never spoke a word of complaint. Goldman typically has shied away from risky startups, preferring to stick with more stalwart institutions such as Chevron Corp. Only the stalwart, the dedicated, or the mad, remain. She could see the lake behind the motel through the stalwart line of trees. Phrases PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► stalwart supporter/ally etc Few people could have made a less favorable impression or turned out to be such a stalwart ally. They are her stalwart supporters in a dosed, oppressive world. 1stalwart supporter/ally etc a very loyal and strong supporter etc2formal strong in appearance—stalwartly adverb
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