obstinate
adj
1 refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action; stubborn 固执的; 倔强的; 顽固的
The obstinate old man refused to go to hospital. 那个顽固老头就是不肯进医院.
There's a very obstinate streak in that child, ie Some of his behaviour is very obstinate. 那孩子有的方面非常倔强.
2 not easily overcome or removed 难克服的; 不易去除的
obstinate resistance 顽强的抵抗
an obstinate rash on his face 他脸上的顽疹
an obstinate stain on the carpet 地毯上除不掉的污斑.
3 (idm 习语) obstinate/stubborn as a mule => mule1.
Between 1850 and 1910 the bison population is thought to have fallen from 60 million to just a few hundred.
人们认为,在1850年到1910年之间,野牛的头数从6,000万头降到只有几百头了。
Annie considered this was just the kind of demanding job she wanted.
安妮认为,这正是她想要的难度很大的工作。
First, it is important to recognize what kind of person you are and which special qualities make you different from everyone else. To help you do this, read the following questions and write down the answers: