Sturdy



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. ( 身体) 强健的; 结实的
• ［英］ adj. ( 身体) 强健的 ( strong) ; 结实的 ( firmly built or constituted)
• ［类］ 反义词: decrepit ( 衰老的)
• ［例］ He is short and sturdy. ( 他长得矮而健壮) / a sturdy chair

Webster Collegiate

adjective (sturdier; -est)

• Etymology: Middle English, brave, stubborn, from Anglo-French esturdi stunned, from past participle of esturdir to stun, from Vulgar Latin *exturdire, from Latin ex- + Vulgar Latin *turdus simpleton, from Latin turdus thrush — more at thrush
• Date: 14th century
• 1.
  • a. firmly built or constituted ; stout
  • b. hardy <sturdy plants>
  • c. sound in design or execution ; substantial
• 2.
  • a. marked by or reflecting physical strength or vigor
  • b. firm, resolute
  • c. rugged, stable
• Synonyms: see strong
• ? sturdily adverb
• ? sturdiness noun

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