Word of the Day : November 11, 2021
steadfast
坚定的；不动摇的
adjective STED-fast
What It Means
Steadfast means "firm in belief, determination, or adherence."
Steadfast 意思是“坚定的信念、决心或坚持”。
Examples
The mayor is a steadfast supporter of bringing more businesses into the downtown area.
市长坚持将更多企业带进市区。
"I remain steadfast in my adoration of the glorious season we are now entering. Between crisp mornings and humidity-free afternoons—not to mention kaleidoscope leaves, 20-pound pumpkins, campfire perfume, … and a dozen other joys—the here and now is heaven on Earth." — Sam Venable, The Knoxville (Tennessee) News-Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2021
“我仍然坚定地崇拜我们将进入这辉煌的季节。在清爽的早晨和没有湿气的下午之间——更不用说如万花筒般的树叶、20磅重的南瓜、篝火的香气……以及其他许多乐趣——此时此地就是人间天堂。”
Did You Know?
Steadfast has held its ground for many centuries. Its Old English predecessor, stedefæst, combines stede (meaning "place" or "stead") and fæst (meaning "firmly fixed"). The word was first used in battle contexts to describe warriors who stood their ground, which led to its "immovable" sense. That sense gave way to the word's use as an adjective implying unswerving faith, loyalty, or devotion.
几个世纪以来，Steadfast一直坚守阵地。 它的古英语前身 stedefæst ， stede 结合了（意思是“地方”或“稳定”）fæst 组成（意思是“牢固的”）。 这个词最初用于战斗环境中，用来描述坚守阵地的战士，致使了它“immovable「不可移动」”的含义。 这个含义使它作为形容词使用，暗指坚定不移的信仰、忠诚或奉献。
Quiz
Fill in the blanks to complete a verb meaning "to make steadfast": s_ _ b _ l _ _ e.
stabilize