staunch

verb

stop the flow of a liquid
液体の流れを止める
- staunch the blood flow
  血流を止める
- stem the tide
  流れを止める

adjective

firm and dependable especially in loyalty
堅くて特に忠誠で信頼できる
- a steadfast ally
  しっかりした同盟国
- a staunch defender of free speech
  言論の自由の忠実な擁護者
- unswerving devotion
  ゆるぎない献身
- unswerving allegiance
  ゆるぎない忠誠

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