- staunch
 - [stɔ:ntʃ, stɑ:ntʃ]
 - adj. 坚定的;忠诚的;坚固的
vt. 止住;止血 
同义词
           - v. halt,stanch,stem
 - a. steadfast,unswerving
 
参考例子
           - 1.But he was staunch in defence of American interests, and made it plain that partnership would come with a price.
 - 但是他是坚定地捍卫美国利益的,因此他表明建立伙伴关系是要付出一定代价的。
 
- 2.After centuries of supernatural exploration, the tribe's mystics have gained a legendary knowledge of spirits and a staunch respect for prophecy.
 - 经过几个世纪对超自然的探索,部族的神秘家增进了关于传奇的知识,坚定了对于预言的信任。
 
- 3.Adhering to peaceful development and as a staunch force safeguarding and promoting world peace and stability, China will not pose a threat to any country in its development.
 - 中国始终坚持走和平发展的道路,是维护世界和平与稳定的坚定力量,中国的发展不会对任何国家构成威胁。
 
英文解释
           - v.
 - 1.stop the flow of a liquid
 - 2.firm and dependable especially in loyalty
 
网络释义
               - staunch
 - 止住; 密封的; 坚固; 坚固的;
 
- statutory staunch
 - 法定的坚实;
 
- Staunch Defenders
 - 坚定的护卫; 坚贞的守卫;
 
- staunch WESTBANK
 - 坚固;
 
- staunch ship
 - 坚固船;