"recalcitrant" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 顽抗的
• 桀骜不驯的

Definition

指顽固抵抗权威、不服从命令或规定的人或事物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

用法较正式，常用于描述顽抗权威、纪律或命令的人，语气比“stubborn（固执的）”更强更正式。口语中较少用，多见于写作或正式场合。

Examples

The recalcitrant student refused to do his homework.

那个**顽抗的**学生拒绝做作业。

The dog was recalcitrant and would not listen to commands.

那只狗很**顽抗**，不听指令。

Sometimes, children can be recalcitrant at bedtime.

有时候，孩子们在睡觉时间会很**顽抗**。

He’s always been a recalcitrant employee, questioning every rule.

他一直是个**顽抗的**员工，总是质疑每一条规定。

Negotiating with recalcitrant politicians can be exhausting.

与**顽抗的**政客谈判可能令人精疲力竭。

Despite several warnings, the committee remained recalcitrant.

尽管多次警告，委员会依然**顽抗**。