stalwart
UK/'stɒ:lwәt/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Strongly built; courageous and determined in supporting a cause.
强壮的；坚定的，忠实的
n.
A loyal and reliable supporter of a cause or organization.
坚定的支持者，中坚分子
Root Breakdown
Native Englishstalwartother
=stalwart
Common Collocations
- 1.party stalwart党内中坚
- 2.stalwart supporter坚定的支持者
- 3.stalwart defender坚定的捍卫者
- 4.[stalwart member]忠实成员
Example Sentences
- 1.
She has been a stalwart of the local community for over thirty years.
- 2.
The party relied on its stalwarts to campaign tirelessly during the election.
- 3.
A stalwart defender of press freedom, he refused to reveal his sources.