staunch

treu, loyal

Auch in schwierigen Zeiten treu und bereit, Unterstützung zu geben.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

Synonyme: loyal, faithful, steadfast

Gegenteile: disloyal

Häufige Wendungen: staunch supporter, staunch ally, staunch friend

standhaft, entschlossen

Auch bei Schwierigkeiten fest an einer Überzeugung oder einem Ziel festhaltend.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

So benutzt man es: staunch in something (He stayed staunch in his opposition to the plan.)

Synonyme: resolute, steadfast, unwavering

Gegenteile: wavering

Häufige Wendungen: staunch opposition, staunch defender, staunch in something

wasserdicht

So gebaut, dass Wasser oder eine andere Flüssigkeit weder eindringen noch auslaufen kann.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

Synonyme: watertight, leakproof

Gegenteile: leaky

Häufige Wendungen: staunch vessel, staunch hull

stur, unnachgiebig

Nicht bereit, die eigene Meinung zu ändern oder anderen entgegenzukommen.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

Synonyme: stubborn, intransigent, unyielding

Gegenteile: flexible

Häufige Wendungen: staunch refusal, staunch opponent