| 释义 |
staunch
UK [stɔ:ntʃ] US [stɑ:ntʃ] adjective
■always loyal in supporting a person, organization or set of beliefs or opinions 忠实的；坚定的•a staunch friend and ally忠实的朋友和盟友 •He gained a reputation as being a staunch defender/supporter of civil rights.他坚决捍卫民权，因此赢得了声誉。
UK [stɔ:ntʃ] US [stɑ:ntʃ] verb transitive (US also stanch)
■to stop something happening, or to stop liquid, especially blood, from flowing out 制止；止住（尤指出血）•The country's asylum laws were amended to staunch the flow/flood of economic migrants.该国修订避难法，阻止经济移民的洪流。 •Mike pressed hard on the wound and staunched the flow of blood.麦克使劲压住伤口，止住了出血。 |