the faithful[plural] a) SUPPORT A PERSON, GROUP, OR PLANthe people who are very loyal to a leader, political party etc and continue to support them 〔领袖、政党等的〕忠实支持者 Hess still has the support of the party faithful. 赫斯仍有忠实党员的支持。
b) RRBELIEVEthe people who believe in a religion 〔宗教〕教徒,信众 church bells calling the faithful to evening prayer 召唤信徒晚祷的教堂钟声
the faithful• The progressive wing of the Church has encouraged the faithful to press for social reform.• Eighty percent of the party faithful will vote for whatever candidate we choose.
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