staunchly
staunchly — 副詞
1. in a very loyal and determined way, showing that your support for, belief in, or
堅定地
忠誠且堅定不移地支持或反對
in a very loyal and determined way, showing that your support for, belief in, or opposition to someone or something is not weakened by pressure or doubt
Christopher has staunchly supported the local music festival ever since it began fifteen years ago.
Christopher 自從十五年前當地音樂節創辦以來，就一直堅定地支持這個活動。
staunchly + supported [cause/organisation]
The senator staunchly defended the funding programme despite fierce opposition from other party members.
那位參議員堅定地捍衛這項資助計畫，無視其他黨員的強烈反對。
Marta remains staunchly committed to teaching in rural schools after more than twenty years.
Marta 在鄉村學校教書二十多年後，依然堅定地投入這份工作。
Sivan's grandmother staunchly refused to leave the house she had lived in since childhood.
Sivan 的祖母堅定拒絕搬離她從小住到大的房子。
The newspaper staunchly opposed the new law, calling it a threat to freedom of speech.
那家報社堅定反對這項新法，稱其威脅言論自由。
- firmly
more general; does not carry the strong emotional loyalty of staunchly
- loyally
closer in meaning, but loyally emphasises faithfulness to a person or group, while staunchly emphasises refusal to yield under pressure
- resolutely
slightly more formal; stresses determination to follow a course of action
- steadfastly
literary or formal; suggests long-lasting, unwavering commitment
- half-heartedly
showing little enthusiasm or commitment
- weakly
without firmness or strength of will
用法筆記
Commonly paired with verbs of support, defence, opposition, or refusal — such as support, defend, oppose, refuse, maintain, or remain — as well as with adjectives like committed, loyal, or conservative.