faithful
faithful — 形容詞
1. always staying with and giving support to a person, group, or set of beliefs, es
忠誠的
對人或信念忠誠不變
always staying with and giving support to a person, group, or set of beliefs, especially during difficult times.
Diya has been a faithful friend to Lakan since they were young children.
Diya 從孩童時期就一直是她朋友 Lakan 忠誠的朋友。
collocation: faithful friend
The school's faithful donors continued to give money even during the recession.
即使在經濟衰退期間，學校那些忠誠的捐贈者仍持續捐款。
attributive use: faithful + noun
Ryo remained faithful to his principles when his colleagues disagreed with his approach.
即使同事們不同意他的做法，Ryo 仍然忠於自己的原則。
A faithful dog stayed beside its elderly owner throughout her long recovery.
一隻忠誠的狗在主人長期康復期間一直陪伴在她身邊。
- loyal
the most direct synonym, used in similar contexts of personal or organizational support
- devoted
suggests stronger emotional attachment and dedication
- steadfast
more formal, emphasizing that support never wavers over time
- trustworthy
focuses on being reliable rather than on emotional loyalty
- disloyal
the direct opposite, meaning not giving support
- unfaithful
carries a stronger sense of betrayal
文法句型
faithful + to + noun phrase
faithful + noun
用法筆記
Often followed by 'to' to name the person, group, or belief being supported: faithful to one's promises.
常見錯誤
2. having only one sexual or romantic partner and not starting a secret relationshi
忠貞的
對伴侶專一，無外遇
having only one sexual or romantic partner and not starting a secret relationship with another person.
Elena promised to be faithful to Selim for the rest of their lives together.
Elena 答應 Selim，她會在他們共度的一生中對他忠貞不二。
faithful + to + person
After forty years of marriage, they were still completely faithful to each other.
結婚四十年後，他們仍然對彼此完全忠貞。
adverb + faithful: completely faithful
The therapist asked whether either partner had ever been unfaithful during the relationship.
治療師詢問這段關係中是否有任何一方曾經不忠。
In many cultures, married couples are expected to remain faithful to one another.
在許多文化中，已婚伴侶被期望對彼此保持忠貞。
- true
common in romantic contexts; often used in 'stay true to someone'
- monogamous
more technical or formal; describes a relationship structure rather than personal behaviour
- committed
broader meaning that includes emotional as well as sexual fidelity
- unfaithful
the standard opposite in romantic relationships
- cheating
informal; describes the act of being unfaithful
文法句型
faithful + to + noun phrase (person)
用法筆記
This sense is most common in the context of marriage or long-term romantic relationships. The opposite is 'unfaithful' or 'cheating'.
常見錯誤
3. continuing to follow a tradition, custom, or set of rules because you believe in
堅守的
堅守傳統、習俗或信念
continuing to follow a tradition, custom, or set of rules because you believe in them.
The Watanabe family remained faithful to their New Year traditions across five generations.
渡邊家族五代以來一直堅守他們的新年傳統。
faithful + to + tradition
Maeve's grandmother was faithful to the old recipes passed down through the family.
Maeve 的祖母一直堅守家中代代相傳的古老食譜。
Even after moving to Canada, they stayed faithful to their Lunar New Year customs.
即使搬到加拿大後，他們仍然堅守自己的農曆新年習俗。
The group remains faithful to the founder's original vision for the organization.
這個團體仍然堅守創辦人對該組織的最初願景。
- unfaithful
rare in this context; 'disloyal' or 'rebellious' is more natural
文法句型
faithful + to + noun phrase (tradition/rule)
用法筆記
Frequently appears with 'remain faithful to' followed by traditions, customs, practices, or a guiding vision.
4. showing every detail of an original version in an exact way, without changing an
忠於原著的
忠於原始版本的細節
showing every detail of an original version in an exact way, without changing anything.
The new film is a faithful adaptation of the popular graphic novel series.
這部新片是對這套暢銷圖像小說系列的忠實改編。
attributive: faithful adaptation
Aaron made a faithful copy of the painting, matching every brushstroke with care.
Aaron 精心複製了這幅畫，仔細仿照每一筆筆觸。
The translator created a faithful version that kept the author's original voice intact.
譯者創作了一個忠於原著的版本，保留了作者原本的語調。
This old map is faithful to the coastline as it appeared in the eighteenth century.
這張舊地圖忠於十八世紀當時的海岸線樣貌。
- inaccurate
the most general opposite, meaning not correct in details
- loose
describes a version that takes many liberties with the original
文法句型
faithful + to + noun phrase (original)
faithful + noun (copy/adaptation)
用法筆記
Commonly used to describe translations, adaptations, copies, and reproductions of artistic or factual works.
5. believing in and regularly taking part in the activities of a particular religio
虔誠的
虔誠信仰特定宗教
believing in and regularly taking part in the activities of a particular religion.
Defne comes from a faithful family that attends the Buddhist temple every week.
Defne 出身於一個虔誠的家庭，每週都會去佛教寺廟。
attributive: faithful family
Brandon grew up in a faithful household that observed all major religious holidays.
Brandon 在一個虔誠的家庭長大，遵守所有主要的宗教節日。
Each Friday afternoon, the faithful congregation gathers at the central mosque.
每週五下午，虔誠的會眾聚集在中央清真寺。
Selim has been a faithful follower of Islam since he was a young boy.
Selim 從小便是一名虔誠的伊斯蘭教徒。
- irreligious
formal; not showing interest in religion
- unbelieving
describes someone who does not hold religious beliefs
文法句型
faithful + noun (member/follower)
the + faithful
用法筆記
Often used before a noun describing a person's role in a religious community, such as 'faithful follower' or 'faithful member'.
faithful — 名詞
1. a person who stays with and continues to give support to another person, a group
忠實支持者
長期忠誠支持他人的人
a person who stays with and continues to give support to another person, a group, or a cause through good and bad times.
Anthony is a party faithful who has attended every convention since 1998.
Anthony 是黨內的忠實支持者，自1998年以來每場大會都參加。
countable singular: a party faithful
The candidate thanked each faithful who had travelled far to hear her speak.
候選人感謝每一位遠道而來聽她演講的忠實支持者。
Among the crowd, the true faithfuls wore matching shirts with the team logo.
在人群中，真正的忠實支持者穿著印有球隊標誌的襯衫。
The club honoured its oldest faithful with a special award at the annual dinner.
該俱樂部在年度晚宴上頒發了特別獎項給最資深的忠實支持者。
文法句型
a + faithful
the + faithfuls (plural)
用法筆記
When used in the singular ('a faithful'), it is most common in the phrase 'a party faithful' — a loyal member of a political party. The plural 'faithfuls' also exists but is less frequent.
2. a set of people who give steady, long-term backing to a particular organization
死忠派
對政黨等團體忠誠的一群人
a set of people who give steady, long-term backing to a particular organization — most often a political party.
The party faithful filled the convention hall hours before the speech began.
黨的死忠派在演講開始前好幾個小時就把會議廳擠滿了。
the party faithful (collective)
Only the most dedicated faithful attended the late-night emergency meeting.
只有最忠誠的死忠派出席了深夜的緊急會議。
The prime minister's message was aimed at the party faithful, not undecided voters.
總理的訊息是針對黨內死忠派，而非尚未決定投票對象的選民。
The union faithful voted to approve the contract after months of negotiation.
工會的死忠派在數月談判後投票批准了這份合約。
- loyalists
the closest synonym; emphasizes unwavering political allegiance
- supporters
broader; does not imply the same depth of loyalty
- followers
more general, can apply to any leader or group
文法句型
the + faithful
the + noun + faithful
用法筆記
Always takes a plural verb. The most common form is 'the party faithful', referring to loyal supporters of a political party. Can also be used for other organizations: 'the union faithful'.
常見錯誤
3. those who follow a specific religion and regularly take part in its activities a
信徒
信奉特定宗教的人們
those who follow a specific religion and regularly take part in its activities as a community.
The faithful gathered at the cathedral for the Easter sunrise ceremony.
信徒們聚集在大教堂參加復活節的日出儀式。
the faithful (religious collective)
A message from the spiritual leader was read to the faithful during evening prayers.
精神領袖的訊息在晚禱時朗讀給信徒們聽。
The mosque opened its doors wide to welcome the faithful during Ramadan.
清真寺大門敞開，在齋戒月期間歡迎信徒們到來。
The bishop asked the faithful to donate food and clothing for the winter drive.
主教呼籲信徒們捐贈食物和衣物，以協助寒冬送暖活動。
- believers
the most direct synonym; refers to people who hold religious faith
- the devout
emphasizes those who practice their religion with dedication
- congregation
more specific; refers to members of a particular local religious community
- nonbelievers
people who do not hold religious beliefs
文法句型
the + faithful
用法筆記
Always takes a plural verb and is always preceded by 'the'. This is the oldest use of 'faithful' as a noun, dating from religious contexts.