/'stɔ:lwət; `stɔlwɚt/
adj
1 (dated or fml 旧或文) (of a person) strong and sturdy （指人）强壮的, 健壮的, 结实的
*a boxer of stalwart build 体格强壮的拳击手.
2 [usu attrib 通常作定语] dependable, firm and loyal 坚定的; 忠实的
*one of the team's most stalwart supporters 这支运动队最坚定的支持者之一
* give the team stalwart support 忠实地支持那支运动队.

n loyal supporter (of a political party, etc) （政党等的）忠实拥护者, 坚定分子
*rally the stalwarts of the party 把这个党的坚定分子团结起来.