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• 一个形容词，意为坚定、不动摇或直率的；也用于描述方形建造或布置的事物。

An old-fashioned adjective meaning firm, unyielding, or straightforward; also used to describe something that is squarely built or arranged.

1. Firm and unwaveringC1formal

   Characterized by firm, determined, and unwavering conviction or behavior.

   坚定不渝

   • He remained foursquare in his support for the new policy despite criticism.
   • Her foursquare stance on human rights earned her widespread respect.
   • The organization's foursquare commitment to transparency was evident in every decision.

   同义词determinedfirmresolutesteadfastunwaveringunyielding

   反义词falteringindecisiveirresoluteshakyunstableunsteadyunsurevacillatingwavering

2. Square-shapedB2formal

   Having four equal sides and right angles; shaped like a square.

   方形的

   • The ancient fortress was built on a foursquare plan with symmetric towers.
   • A foursquare table stood in the center of the hall.
   • The manuscript described a foursquare courtyard lined with columns.

   同义词quadrangularquadraticsquare

• 副词，表示“坚定果断、毫不动摇”或“直接了当、毫不犹豫”。也可指某物正对着或径直朝向某处。该词源自航海用语，现多用于比喻义。

An adverb meaning 'in a firm, determined, and resolute manner' or 'directly and without hesitation.' It can also refer to something being positioned squarely or facing something directly. The word has nautical origins but is now used figuratively.

1. In a square positionC1formal

   In a manner that forms a square or has four equal sides; firmly positioned.

   方正地

   • The soldiers stood foursquare in formation.
   • The table was set foursquare in the center of the room.
   • He planted the flag foursquare on the hilltop.

   同义词squarely

2. Firmly and without compromiseC1formal

   With unwavering determination and conviction; resolutely.

   坚定而毫不妥协

   • She stood foursquare behind her principles.
   • The organization remains foursquare in its opposition to any changes.
   • He defended his decisions foursquare, never yielding to pressure.

   同义词adamantlydeterminedlyfirmlyresolutelystaunchlysteadfastlyuncompromisinglyunwaveringly

   反义词hesitantlyirresolutelyweakly

• 名词，指四条边相等且四个角为直角的平面图形，即正方形；也泛指四边形。

A noun referring to a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles, specifically a four-sided regular polygon.

1. SquareB1formal

   A plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon.

   正方形

   • The children drew a foursquare on the pavement with chalk.
   • In geometry class, we learned that a foursquare has all sides equal.
   • The garden was laid out as a perfect foursquare.

   同义词quadratesquare