1[usually before noun] remaining loyal to a particular person, belief, political party etc and continuing to support them: a faithful friend years of faithful service to the company our faithful family dog, Bogey a faithful member of the churchfaithful to He remained faithful to his principles to the last.2[usually before noun] representing an event or an image in a way that is exactly true or that looks exactly the sameSYN exact: a faithful account of what had happened a faithful reproduction of the original picture3if you are faithful to your wife, boyfriend etc, you do not have a sexual relationship with anyone elsefaithful to Do you think Bob’s always been faithful to you?4[only before noun] able to be trusted or depended onSYN reliable: my faithful old Toyota—faithfulness noun [uncountable]THESAURUSfaithful continuing to support a person, party, belief etc for a long time: · his long and faithful service to the party· his faithful servant· He remained faithful to his fatherland right to the end.· She was one of the party’s most faithful and hard-working members.loyal supporting a particular person, party, set of beliefs, etc – used especially about someone you can can trust and depend on to support you: · a loyal friend· loyal party members· The women have remained loyal to the goals of the Communist Party.· I am not blindly loyal. If I see something that I think is a mistake which could be handled better, I will say so.devoted strongly supporting someone or something because you admire them, love them, or enjoy what they do: · the author’s devoted fans· her devoted husbandstaunch [only before noun] a staunch supporter, defender, or allyis very loyal, in spite of problems or difficulties: · He is a staunch supporter of the president.· a staunch defender of civil liberties· the US’s staunchest allysteadfast [usually before noun] a steadfast friend or supporter is very loyal. Also used about someone’s support or service: · Lewis was a generous and steadfast friend.· the steadfast support of America's allies· The Queen has set a shining example of steadfast service to her country.true faithful and loyal to someone, or to your beliefs, principles etc, even if there are problems: · In times like these you find out who your true friends are.· He remained true to his socialist principles.· She promised that she would always be true to him.patriotic feeling a lot of love and respect for your country: · Americans are very patriotic.· His speech was full of patriotic rhetoric.
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faithfulness
['feɪθflnəs]
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忠诚(61%)，诚实(39%)
n.忠诚；诚实；正确
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