staunch

leale, fedele

Che resta fedele e pronto a dare sostegno anche nei momenti difficili.

In inglese semplice: Always loyal and ready to give support, even during difficult times.

• He is a staunch friend.
• She has been a staunch supporter of the charity for years.
• Our staunch allies stood beside us throughout the crisis.

Sinonimi: loyal, faithful, steadfast

Contrari: disloyal

Espressioni comuni: staunch supporter, staunch ally, staunch friend

fermo, risoluto

Che resta fermamente fedele a una convinzione o a uno scopo, anche nelle difficoltà.

In inglese semplice: Firmly committed to a belief or aim, even when it is difficult.

• She remained staunch in her beliefs.
• His staunch opposition delayed the new law.
• They faced a staunch defender of free speech.

Come si usa: staunch in something (He stayed staunch in his opposition to the plan.)

Sinonimi: resolute, steadfast, unwavering

Contrari: wavering

Espressioni comuni: staunch opposition, staunch defender, staunch in something

a tenuta stagna, impermeabile

Costruito in modo da non lasciar entrare né fuoriuscire acqua o altri liquidi.

In inglese semplice: Built so that water or another liquid cannot get in or leak out.

• The boat had a staunch hull.
• They needed a staunch vessel for the rough crossing.
• The carpenter made the old boat staunch again.

Sinonimi: watertight, leakproof

Contrari: leaky

Espressioni comuni: staunch vessel, staunch hull

ostinato, intransigente

Che non vuole cambiare opinione o trovare un accordo con gli altri.

In inglese semplice: Unwilling to change your opinion or agree with others.

• His staunch refusal ended the discussion.
• She proved a staunch opponent of any compromise.
• The negotiators could not move him from his staunch position.

Sinonimi: stubborn, intransigent, unyielding

Contrari: flexible

Espressioni comuni: staunch refusal, staunch opponent