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单词 steadfast
释义 stead·fast
I. adjective
also sted·fast \ˈstedˌfast, -aa(ə)st, -aist, -ȧst also -_fəst\
Etymology: Middle English stedefast, from Old English stedefæst, from stede place, stead + fæst fast, fixed
1.
 a. : firmly established : fixed in place or position : immovable
  < a castle, steadfast among storms — Sinclair Lewis >
 b. : not subject to change : immutable
  < the most steadfast of primitive environments, the ocean — Lewis Mumford >
  < the steadfast doctrine of original sin — Ellen Glasgow >
2. : marked by unwavering steadiness : firm in belief, determination, or adherence : loyal, unswerving
 < our steadfast friend, in peace or war, for many years — H.G.Doyle >
 < narrow of vision but steadfast to principles — Agnes Repplier >
Synonyms: see faithful
II. adverb
Etymology: Middle English stedefast, from stedefast, adj
: steadfastly
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