| 单词 | faithful |
| 释义 | faithful —faithful /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/ adjective (ACCURATE) ► F0 true or not changing any of the details, facts, style, etc. of the original: » She gave a faithful account of what had happened on that night.» I have tried to keep my translation as faithful as possible to the original book.Thesaurus+: ↑Accurate and exactThesaurus+: ↑True, real, false, and unrealadjective (LOYAL) B2 firm and not changing in your friendship with or support for a person or an organization, or in your belief in your principles: » a faithful friend» They are faithful supporters of the Labour Party.» His faithful old dog accompanied him everywhere he went.Thesaurus+: ↑Loyal, faithful and dependableC2 If your husband, wife, or partner is faithful, he or she does not have a sexual relationship with anyone else: » Was your wife faithful during your marriage?» He was faithful to his wife throughout their 30-year marriage.Thesaurus+: ↑Loyal, faithful and dependablefaithful to sthF0 continuing to support or follow something: » He remained faithful to the president's regime when so many others spoke out against it.» Despite persecution, she remained faithful to her beliefs.Thesaurus+: ↑Loyal, faithful and dependableWord Builder:–Nouns: faith, faithfulness–Adjectives: faithful, unfaithful–Adverbs: faithfully• • • Extra Examples:» The band has a very large and faithful British following.» Jim was a faithful, loving and considerate husband.» That dog has been a faithful companion to me for ten years, and I will miss him dearly.» The two women have been faithful friends ever since they met at university.» I've been a faithful fan of the programme for as long as I can remember and never miss an episode.adjective (RELIGIOUS) ► F0 following a particular religion: » faithful Christians» faithful followers of BuddhismThesaurus+: ↑Believers and non-believers , ↑Supporters, members and defendersnoun [C] (SUPPORTER) ► F0 someone who continues to support someone or something: » He gave a rousing speech to a room full of party faithfuls.Thesaurus+: ↑Loyal, faithful and dependablenoun [plural] the faithfulF0 people who are always loyal to a particular group or organization, especially a political party: » They asked for donations from the party faithful.Thesaurus+: ↑Loyal, faithful and dependableF0 the people who believe in a particular religion: » We heard bells calling the faithful to prayer.Thesaurus+: ↑Believers and non-believers , ↑Supporters, members and defenders |
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