Die-hard
a. 顽固的, 死硬的
📖 牛津释义
die-hard
n person who is stubborn, esp in resisting change 顽固分子, 死硬分子（尤指反对变革者）
A few die-hards are trying to stop the reforms. 一小撮死硬派企图中止改革.
[attrib 作定语]
a die-hard conservative, campaigner, sceptic 死硬的保守分子、 搞运动的人、 怀疑论者.
🧩 词语组成解析
die
[daɪ]
vt.& vi. 死亡，熄灭;凋零，枯萎;渴望，盼望;
n. 钢型，硬模;骰子;
hard
[hɑrd]
adj. 困难的;硬的;有力的;努力的;
adv. 努力地;猛力地;严重地;沉重地;
n. 英〉硬海滩，登陆处;
🗣️ 情景例句
Believe me.
相信我。
No regrets.
无怨无悔。
for there was a danger that if she traveled too quickly, this rudder would be torn away as well.
因为船不能开得太快，否则就有危险，应急舵也会被刮走。