recalcitrant
US /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/
UK /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/
形容詞
頑抗的, 不服從的, 桀驁不馴的
having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline
範例:
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The recalcitrant student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
這個不聽話的學生拒絕聽從老師的指示。
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The government faced recalcitrant opposition to its new policies.
政府面臨對其新政策的頑固反對。