| 释义 |
stub·born /ˈstʌbən/ a. | phr.
a.
1. 顽固的，执拗的，倔强的；显示倔强性格的
The stubborn boy refused to listen to his parents' advice. 这个犟男孩不肯听父母的忠告。
be stubborn about (doing) sth. 对于(做)某事很固执
Beads of sweat glistened on her stubborn little nose. 她那小小的翘鼻子上闪烁着汗珠。
2. 顽强的，坚持的
He accomplished the work with stubborn effort. 他以顽强的努力完成了这项工作。
a stubborn resistance 顽强的抵抗
stubborn courage 坚持不懈的勇气
3. 难驾驭的；难对付的；难于克服的；(病症)难治好的
the stubborn gate of a citadel 难以攻破的城堡大门
This lock's rather stubborn; it needs oiling. 这把锁相当难开，需要加点油了。
a stubborn case of asthma 哮喘顽症病例
[< ? OE stubb < stybb stub] phr. as stubborn as a mule 〈口〉像骡子一样固执，非常执拗 Facts are stubborn things. 事实是不可否认的。 |