recalcitrant
US /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/
UK /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/
形容词
顽抗的, 不服从的, 桀骜不驯的
having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline
示例:
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The recalcitrant student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
这个不听话的学生拒绝听从老师的指示。
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The government faced recalcitrant opposition to its new policies.
政府面临对其新政策的顽固反对。