"obstinate as a mule" 怎么发音

expression

US

AHB-stuh-nuht az uh MYOOL

UK

OB-stin-ate az uh MYOOL

释义

Used to describe someone who refuses to change their mind or behavior, no matter what. It compares their stubbornness to that of a mule, which is known for being very hard to lead.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɑbstənət/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmjuɫ

英式英语

ˈɒbstɪnˌeɪt/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /mjˈuːl

简化发音

美式

AHB-stuh-nuht az uh MYOOL

英式

OB-stin-ate az uh MYOOL

语境中听

Tom is obstinate as a mule when he doesn't get his way.

Even as a child, she was obstinate as a mule.

My brother can be obstinate as a mule about doing chores.

Trust me, arguing with her is useless—she's obstinate as a mule.