| 单词 | staunch |
| 释义 | staunch (once / 1363 pages) 1adj 2v As an adjective, staunch means firm. You might want to go to that concert Friday night, but your parents' staunch opposition prevents you. Staunch is sometimes used as a verb to mean "to stop the flow of a liquid," but most usage books will tell you it's better to use the word stanch for the verb. Think of a soldier stopping and standing still, and you will understand the connection between the two meanings. The adjectival form should make you think of "stand," as in “stand firm,” or "take a stand." It comes from the French estanche meaning “watertight” and the Latin stanticare, which is probably from stans for “stand.” WORD FAMILYstaunch: staunched, stauncher, staunches, staunchest, staunching, staunchly, staunchness USAGE EXAMPLESPuzder is a vehement critic of government regulation and staunch opponent of minimum wage laws and the Fight for $15 movement. The Guardian(Dec 29, 2016) He was a staunch proponent of keeping prices and currencies stable, as well as safeguarding the independence of central banks from political interference. BBC(Dec 28, 2016) Analysts say Mr. Reid’s staunch political opposition to the proposal partly led to the Obama administration to pull the plug on Yucca Mountain in 2011. Washington Times(Dec 27, 2016) 1 adj firm and dependable especially in loyalty 2a staunch defender of free speech Syn steadfast, unswerving constant steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection v stop the flow of a liquid staunch the blood flow Syn|Hyper halt, stanch, stem check arrest the motion (of something) abruptly |
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