res·tive /ˈrestɪv/ a. 1. 焦躁不安的；不稳定的；不耐烦的 a restive mood 焦躁不安的心境 When the singer was late, the audience grew restive. 歌手迟迟不出场，听众变得不耐烦了。 2. (人)倔强的，不听话的，不受管束的 a restive child 犟孩子 The crew were restive and mutinous. 船员们不听指挥，群起哗变。 3. (马等)倔头倔脑不肯前行的，逡巡不前的 The boat leaped and lurched worse than any restive horse. 船忽上忽下地剧烈颠簸，比最不听话的烈马还要难驾驭。 [< OFr restif balky < rester to remain]