sturdiest
sturdiest — 形容詞
- sturdiestpositive
- more sturdiestcomparative
- most sturdiestsuperlative
1. most solidly built and least likely to break, bend, or suffer damage from heavy
最堅固的
構造結實，不易損壞或折斷
most solidly built and least likely to break, bend, or suffer damage from heavy use
Felipe bought the sturdiest work boots he could find at the shop.
Felipe 買了店裡能找到的最堅固的工作靴。
the sturdiest + noun (concrete object)
The old wooden table turned out to be the sturdiest piece in the house.
那張舊木桌結果是家裡最堅固的家具。
Maeve chose the sturdiest suitcase for her three-month trip across Asia.
Maeve 為她三個月的亞洲之旅選了最堅固的行李箱。
Of all the chairs they tested, the oak one was by far the sturdiest.
在他們測試的所有椅子中，橡木那張是最堅固的。
The engineers built the bridge using the sturdiest steel available at the time.
工程師用當時最堅固的鋼材建造了那座橋。
- strongest
broader term; covers physical power, taste, emotion, and intensity
- toughest
emphasises ability to withstand force or harsh conditions
- most durable
stresses resistance to wear over a long period of time
- most robust
suggests vigorous, healthy solidity that handles stress well
文法句型
the sturdiest + noun
the sturdiest of + plural noun phrase
用法筆記
Commonly describes furniture, buildings, shoes, containers, and tools. Used only for physical objects.
常見錯誤
2. most firm and unyielding in attitude, resolve, or support when facing opposition
最堅定的
立場或態度最不動搖
most firm and unyielding in attitude, resolve, or support when facing opposition
Nora gave the sturdiest defence of the new policy at the town meeting.
Nora 在鎮民大會上對新政策提出了最堅定的辯護。
the sturdiest + abstract noun (defence)
Throughout the crisis, Karim remained the sturdiest voice for calm in the office.
整個危機期間，Karim 一直是辦公室裡最堅定的冷靜聲音。
The senator offered the sturdiest resistance to the proposed tax changes.
那位參議員對提出的稅收改革表現出最堅定的抵制。
Among the board members, Sivan was the sturdiest opponent of the merger plan.
董事會成員中，Sivan 是合併計劃最堅定的反對者。
Her grandmother showed the sturdiest determination to recover after the surgery.
她的祖母在手術後展現了最堅定的康復決心。
- firmest
emphasises steadiness and refusal to shift position
- most resolute
formal; stresses determined purpose and unwavering commitment
- most steadfast
suggests loyalty and consistency over a long period
- weakest
least firm in conviction or resolve
文法句型
the sturdiest + noun
the sturdiest of + plural noun phrase
用法筆記
Typically describes abstract qualities: defence, opposition, resistance, support, or determination. Distinguish from sense 1, which applies only to physical objects.