Old English stedefæst "secure in position, steady, firm in its place," from stede (see stead) + fæst (see fast (adj.)); similar formation in Middle Low German stedevast, Old Norse staðfastr "steadfast, firm; faithful, staunch, firm in one's mind." Of persons, in English, "unshakable, stubborn, resolute" from c. 1200. Related: Steadfastly, steadfastness.
双语例句
1. They were impressed by his steadfast good cheer.
他整天笑呵呵的样子给他们留下很深的印象。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He remained steadfast in his determination to bring the killers to justice.
他要将杀人凶手绳之以法的决心一直没有动摇。
来自《权威词典》
3. Her steadfast belief never left her for one moment.
她坚定的信仰从未动摇过.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. He remained steadfast in his belief that he had done the right thing.
他一直坚信自己做得对。
来自辞典例句
5. For Lonnie above him, the light was a steadfast friend.