adj.坚定的;坚固的;忠实可信的;不漏水的
vt.止住;止血
=stanch.
He's a staunch supporter of the monarchy. 他是君主制的坚定拥护者。
They are staunch soldiers. 他们是忠诚的战士。
用作及物动词 (vt.)And the fingers trying to staunch the bloody wound at his neck. 和试图止住脖子上正在流血的伤口的手指时会有什么感觉。
Messy rescues of Citigroup and Bank of America have failed to staunch their losses. 对花旗和美洲银行棘手的营救并没有止住他们的亏损。
I helped her staunch cut. 我帮助她止住了伤口的血。