staunch
adjective uk/stɔːntʃ/ us/stɑːntʃ/
忠实的;坚定的
always loyal in supporting a person, organization, or set of beliefs or opinions
a staunch friend and ally 忠实的朋友和盟友
He gained a reputation as being a staunch defender/supporter of civil rights. 他坚决捍卫民权，因此赢得了声誉。
Synonyms: committeddedicateddevotedfaithful (LOYAL)firm (CERTAIN)loyalstalwart (LOYAL)steadfast steady true (SINCERE)unfalteringunshakeable unswervingunwavering
Opposite: disloyal
staunch
verb [ T ] uk/stɔːntʃ/ us/stɑːntʃ/ (US also stanch)
制止;止住（尤指出血）
to stop something happening, or to stop liquid, especially blood, from flowing out
The country's asylum laws were amended to staunch the flow/flood of economic migrants. 该国的避难法进行了修订，以阻止经济移民的洪流。
Mike pressed hard on the wound and staunched the flow of blood. 迈克使劲儿压住伤口，止住了出血。