staunch/stɔ:ntʃ; stɔntʃ/ adj(-er, -est) firm, loyal and dependable in opinion and attitude 坚定而忠实可靠的 a staunch Christian, Conservative, Republican, etc 忠实的基督徒、 保守党人、 共和党人等 one of our staunchest allies 我们最坚定的同盟者之一. staunch = stanch.
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