staunch
/stɔːntʃ/ (bre, ipa) · /stɔːntʃ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈstȯnch ˈstänch/ (ame, mw) · /stɑːntʃ/ (ame, ipa)
staunch — 形容詞
- staunchpositive
- staunchercomparative
- staunchestsuperlative
1. describes someone who gives firm and dependable support to a person, cause, or g
忠實的；堅定的
始終忠誠支持某人或理念的
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.
Mei-Lin 二十年來一直是勞工權益的忠實捍衛者。
staunch defender of [rights/cause]
Even after the scandal, Dmitri remained a staunch supporter of the charity he helped found.
即使醜聞爆發後，Dmitri 仍然是他協助創立的慈善機構的堅定支持者。
remained a staunch supporter of
The rural clinic depends on a small team of staunch volunteers who arrive every morning at dawn.
這間鄉村診所依賴一群忠實的志工，他們每天天亮時都會到場。
Aisha's staunch commitment to education drove her to build three new schools in her home province.
Aisha 對教育的堅定投入，促使她在故鄉省份興建了三所新學校。
Despite fierce opposition from the council, the mayor remained a staunch believer in affordable housing.
儘管市議會強烈反對，市長仍然是可負擔住宅的堅定信徒。
- 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 — 動詞
- 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
止住；遏制
阻止液體流出或遏止負面趨勢
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.
Sofia 用一塊乾淨的布壓住傷口，以止住流血，然後才打電話求救。
staunch the bleeding [wound treatment]
The central bank raised interest rates to staunch the outflow of foreign investment.
中央銀行提高利率以遏止外國投資的流出。
Pablo grabbed old rags from the cupboard to staunch the water gushing from the broken pipe.
Pablo 從櫥櫃裡抓了幾塊舊抹布，堵住破裂水管中湧出的水。
Hassan pressed firmly on the deep cut to staunch the blood before the ambulance arrived.
Hassan 用力壓住那道深深的傷口，在救護車到達前止住了血。
The hospital introduced stricter hygiene rules to staunch the spread of the infection.
醫院實施了更嚴格的衛生規範以遏止感染的擴散。
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.