staunch
/stɔːntʃ/ (bre, ipa) · /stɔːntʃ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈstȯnch ˈstänch/ (ame, mw) · /stɑːntʃ/ (ame, ipa)
staunch — adjective
- staunchpositive
- staunchercomparative
- staunchestsuperlative
1. describes someone who gives firm and dependable support to a person, cause, or g
describes someone who gives firm and dependable support to a person, cause, or group, sticking with them even through difficult times
Mei-Lin has been a staunch defender of workers' rights for over twenty years.
staunch defender of [rights/cause]
Even after the scandal, Dmitri remained a staunch supporter of the charity he helped found.
remained a staunch supporter of
The rural clinic depends on a small team of staunch volunteers who arrive every morning at dawn.
Aisha's staunch commitment to education drove her to build three new schools in her home province.
Despite fierce opposition from the council, the mayor remained a staunch believer in affordable housing.
- loyal
broader and more common; can describe personal relationships or brand preference in everyday use
- steadfast
slightly more formal; emphasises that commitment does not change over time
- dedicated
focuses on time and effort given, not just attitude
- faithful
often carries a sense of personal duty or relationship, less political than 'staunch'
文法句型
staunch + noun (supporter, ally, advocate, defender, believer, commitment)
remain + staunch + noun
用法筆記
Unlike 'loyal', 'staunch' is not used for mundane brand loyalty or personal habits (you would not say 'a staunch coffee drinker'). It describes principled allegiance to people, groups, or ideals.
常見錯誤
staunch — verb
- staunchpresent simple I / you / we / they
- staunches3rd person singular
- staunching-ing form
- staunchedpast simple
1. to bring a liquid, especially blood, to a complete stop so that it no longer lea
to bring a liquid, especially blood, to a complete stop so that it no longer leaks or escapes from an opening, or to interrupt an unwanted trend before it becomes worse
Sofia pressed a clean cloth onto the wound to staunch the bleeding before calling for help.
staunch the bleeding [wound treatment]
The central bank raised interest rates to staunch the outflow of foreign investment.
Pablo grabbed old rags from the cupboard to staunch the water gushing from the broken pipe.
Hassan pressed firmly on the deep cut to staunch the blood before the ambulance arrived.
The hospital introduced stricter hygiene rules to staunch the spread of the infection.
文法句型
staunch + noun phrase (the bleeding, the flow, the loss, the outflow)
staunch + the + noun + of + noun
用法筆記
Frequently used in medical and financial contexts. The verb is becoming less common in everyday speech; 'stem' is a more frequent synonym. The object is almost always a noun like 'bleeding', 'flow', 'outflow', 'loss', or 'spread' — never a person or vehicle.