early 14c., "sincerely religious, devout, pious," especially in reference to Christian practice; mid-14c., "loyal (to a lord, friend, spouse, etc.); true; honest, trustworthy," from faith + -ful. From late 14c. in reference to a tale, a report, etc., "accurate, reliable, true to the facts." The noun sense of "true believer, one who is full of faith" is from late 14c. (Church Latin used fideles in same sense). Related: Faithfully; faithfulness. Old Faithful geyser named 1870 by explorer Gen. Henry Dana Washburn (1832-1871), surveyor-general of the Montana Territory, in reference to the regularity of its outbursts.
实用例句
1. She insisted that she had remained faithful to her husband.
她坚持说自己对丈夫一直是忠诚的。
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2. The Bishop directed the faithful to stay at home.
主教要求信徒们呆在家中。
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3. Colin Welland's screenplay is faithful to the novel.
