"stick in the mud" in Chinese (Simplified)
守旧的人唱反调的人
Definition
“守旧的人”指的是不喜欢变化或新鲜事物，喜欢按部就班、不爱冒险的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
属于非正式和带点批评的用语，常在朋友或家人间玩笑地说。常见搭配有“别做个（stick in the mud）”。用于形容不愿尝试新鲜事物、总是按老一套做事的人。
Examples
Don't be a stick in the mud—come join us at the party!
别做个**守旧的人**，一起去参加派对吧！
My brother is a real stick in the mud when it comes to trying new foods.
我哥哥在尝试新食物这方面真是个**守旧的人**。
No one wants a stick in the mud on their team.
没有人希望队伍里有个**守旧的人**。
I wish you weren’t such a stick in the mud about traveling—you might actually have fun!
真希望你别在旅游上这么**守旧的人**，说不定会很开心！
He’s always playing it safe; honestly, he’s a bit of a stick in the mud.
他总是很保守，说实话，有点**守旧的人**。
Come on, don’t be a stick in the mud—let’s go dancing for once!
别这样，别做个**守旧的人**，这次陪我去跳舞吧！