faithful /ˈfeɪθfəl/ adjective Learner's definition of FAITHFUL
[more faithful; most faithful]
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: having or showing true and constant support or loyalty忠實的;忠誠的 —
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Despite his problems, his friends have remained faithful to him.盡管他有種種問題,朋友們依然對他保持忠誠。
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She has always remained faithful to the values she learned as a child.她始終堅守從小就學到的價值觀。
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: deserving trust : keeping your promises or doing what you are supposed to do兢兢業業的;恪守不渝的;盡職的 —
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He began to keep a journal and was faithful to it for years. [=he continued to write in his journal for many years]他開始寫日記,並堅持了多年。
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He was not faithful to his word. [=he did not do what he said he would]他沒有信守承諾。
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: not having sex with someone who is not your wife, husband, girlfriend, or boyfriend忠貞的 4
: exact and accurate準確的;如實的 —
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the faithful
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: the people who believe or participate in a religion教徒;信衆 2
: the people who are loyal members or supporters of a group or organization忠實信徒;忠誠支持者 — faithfully
/ˈfeɪθfəli/ adverb -
My friends have supported me faithfully.我的朋友們一直支持我,始終如一。
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He faithfully submitted all the proper forms.他如實地遞交了所有的正規表格。
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The model faithfully [=accurately] reproduces the original building.這個模型準確再現了原來的建築。
— faithfulness
noun [noncount]