"obstinacy" in Chinese (Simplified)
固执顽固
Definition
非常固执,不愿意改变自己的想法或行为,即使别人劝说也不听。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于正式或书面语,比"stubbornness"更强调固执常常是不合理的。常用于描述人的性格、行为或观点,不常用于动物。
Examples
Her obstinacy made it hard for the team to agree.
她的**固执**让团队很难达成一致。
Children often show obstinacy when they don’t get what they want.
孩子们在得不到想要的东西时常常表现出**固执**。
His obstinacy surprised his friends.
他的**固执**让朋友们感到惊讶。
No matter what we said, her obstinacy wouldn't let her change her mind.
无论我们怎么说,她的**固执**让她始终不肯改变主意。
His obstinacy is both impressive and frustrating to deal with.
他的**固执**既让人佩服又让人头疼。
Sometimes obstinacy is mistaken for bravery, but they're not the same.
有时候**固执**会被误认为勇敢,但其实不是一回事。