loyal
adjective uk/ˈlɔɪ.əl/ us/ˈlɔɪ.əl/
B2 忠实的,忠诚的
firm and not changing in your friendship with or support for a person or an organization, or in your belief in your principles
Jack has been a loyal worker in this company for almost 50 years. 杰克是这家公司忠诚的员工,已经干了快50年了。
When all her other friends deserted her, Steve remained loyal. 当其他朋友都离她而去的时候,史蒂夫依然对她不离不弃。
She's very loyal to her friends. 她对朋友非常忠诚。
Synonyms: committeddedicateddevotedfaithful (LOYAL)firm (CERTAIN)stalwart (LOYAL)staunch steadfast steady true (SINCERE)unfalteringunshakeable unswervingunwavering
Opposite: disloyal
Compare: loyalistpatriotic
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- After years of loyal service, his boss gave him the shaft by firing him just before he would have qualified for a pension.
- My family are staunchly loyal.
- The shop attracted a loyal following among the well-heeled.
- I have always been a loyal supporter of Arsenal.
- All my friends remained loyal to me.