词典释义：
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As President Kennedy once wrote even as we give thanks for all that we're inherited from those who came before us the decency of purpose, steadfastness of resolve and strength of will for the courage and the humility, which they possessed, we must also remember that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.
正如肯尼迪总统曾经写到得那样，即便我们感恩所有我们从先辈那里继承来的东西，意志的正派，坚定不移的决心，强有力的信念，他们拥有的勇气和谦逊，我们也必须牢记最好的欣赏不是强调这些话，而是靠着这些去生活。
《Your Weekly Address》《奥巴马每周电视讲话》
双语例句
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Stone stands for steadfastness.
石头代表坚定。
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It is steadfastness and courage and hope.
它代表坚定不移，勇气及希望。
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The root of all steadfastness is in consecration to God.
一切安稳的根基在于对上帝的奉献。
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For that steadfastness and courage, he'll always be our hero.
由于他的坚定和勇敢，他将是我们永远的英雄。
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An admirable steadfastness among Thai people is wearing thin.
泰国民众令人钦佩的坚定也日益薄弱。