Stubborn



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解释

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• adj. 固执的;难以改变的
• ［英］ adj. 固执的 ( determined) ; 难以改变的 ( difficult to change)
• ［记］ stub（根）+born（生） -> 生根

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Middle English stibourne, stuborn
• Date: 14th century
• 1.
  • a.
    • (1) unreasonably or perversely unyielding ; mulish
    • (2) justifiably unyielding ; resolute
  • b. suggestive or typical of a strong stubborn nature <a stubborn jaw>
• 2. performed or carried on in an unyielding, obstinate, or persistent manner <stubborn effort>
• 3. difficult to handle, manage, or treat <a stubborn cold>
• 4. lasting <stubborn facts>
• Synonyms: see obstinate
• ? stubbornly adverb
• ? stubbornness noun

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