"recalcitrant" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 頑抗的
• 桀驁不馴的

Definition

指頑固抵抗權威、不服從命令或規定的人或事物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

用法較正式，用來形容抗拒權威、規則或命令的人，比「頑固」更強、更正式。口語較少用，常見於正式場合或文學寫作。

Examples

The recalcitrant student refused to do his homework.

那個**頑抗的**學生拒絕做作業。

The dog was recalcitrant and would not listen to commands.

那隻狗很**頑抗**，不聽命令。

Sometimes, children can be recalcitrant at bedtime.

有時候，孩子們在睡覺時間會很**頑抗**。

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

他一直是個**頑抗的**員工，總是質疑每一條規則。

Negotiating with recalcitrant politicians can be exhausting.

與**頑抗的**政客談判可能令人筋疲力盡。

Despite several warnings, the committee remained recalcitrant.

儘管有多次警告，委員會仍然**頑抗**。