Word · Frequency #22102
staunchly
/ˈstɔːntʃli/
adverb
坚定地；忠实地
核心释义
in a firm, steadfast, or loyal manner
- 1.
坚定地；忠实地。
In a staunch manner.
坚定地；忠实地。
用法In use
She staunchly defended her friend when others criticized her.
用法提示：staunchly 修饰动词 defended，表示态度坚定、毫不动摇。
He staunchly refused to change his decision despite the pressure.
用法提示：staunchly 用在动词 refused 前，强调拒绝时态度坚决。
They staunchly believe that education should be free for everyone.
用法提示：staunchly 修饰动词 believe，表示信念坚定、忠实。
staunchly + verb
staunchly 是副词，修饰动词时通常放在动词前，表示“坚定地”。
She staunchly defended her decision.
她坚定地为自己的决定辩护。
staunchly + adjective/past participle
staunchly 也可修饰形容词或过去分词，如 staunchly opposed（坚决反对）。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- staunchly supported
- 坚定地支持
- She staunchly supported the proposal throughout the debate.她在整个辩论过程中坚定地支持这项提案。
- staunchly opposed
- 坚决反对
- The residents staunchly opposed the construction of the highway.居民们坚决反对修建这条公路。
- staunchly loyal
- 忠诚不渝
- He remained staunchly loyal to his childhood friends.他对童年好友始终忠诚不渝。
- staunchly defended
- 坚决捍卫
- The lawyer staunchly defended her client's rights.律师坚决捍卫她当事人的权利。
- staunchly independent
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
想象 staunchly 像 stand（站立）+ ly，站得稳稳的，就是坚定、忠实不动摇的样子。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：正式写作、新闻报道、政治评论 “staunchly”多用于正式或书面语境，表示“坚定地、忠实地”，常见于描述立场、支持或忠诚；在日常口语中比较少见，可改用 strongly 或 firmly。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
“staunchly”的重读元音为 /ɔː/，launch、haunch、paunch、staunch 都含相同的 /ɔːntʃ/ 音；但注意 branch（/brɑːntʃ/）和 wrench（/rentʃ/）的元音不同，只是拼写相似。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.