| 释义 |
trusty
I. \ˈtrəstē, -sti\ adjective
(-er/-est)
Etymology: Middle English trusty, trosty, from trust, trost trust + -y — more at trust
1. archaic : having trust : confiding, trustful
2. : fit to be trusted : deserving confidence : trustworthy
< his trusty, battered camera — Tom Marvel >
3. obsolete : involving trust
< might at some great and trusty business in a main danger fail you — Shakespeare >
Synonyms: see reliable
II. noun
also trust·ee \|trə|stē or like trusty\
(plural trusties also trustees)
Etymology: trustee alteration (influenced by trustee) (I) of trusty
: a trusty or trusted person; specifically : a convict considered trustworthy and allowed special privileges |