[mass noun]the quality of being loyal to someone or something 忠诚,忠心 his extreme loyalty to the Crown. 他对皇权的绝对效忠。 ■[count noun](常作 loyalties)a strong feeling of support or allegiance 忠贞 rows with in-laws are distressing because they cause divided loyalties. 与亲家不和挺烦人的,因为这会把家里分成好几派。