obstinate
gb/ˈɑbstɪnɪt/ us/ˈɑbstɪnɪt/
C1
英语
~ 5900
义项
0 个义项
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
stubborn and unwilling to change
Not willing to change your ideas or what you do, even when people ask you or show you good reasons.
用法模式：
[someone] is obstinate about [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use *obstinate* as a verb (*He obstinated to go*), but it is only an adjective in modern English. Another common mistake is to think *obstinate* is neutral like *determined*; in fact, *obstinate* is usually negative and implies being unreasonable. In casual speech, *stubborn* is much more common than *obstinate*.
近义词
stubborn (More common and slightly less formal; can be neutral or affectionate in tone, while 'obstinate' is usually negative.)
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pigheaded (Informal and more strongly negative; suggests foolish or unreasonable stubbornness.)
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headstrong (Emphasizes doing what one wants, often impulsively, rather than simply refusing to change one’s mind.)
反义词
flexible (Suggests being open to change and willing to adjust one’s views or behavior.)
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open-minded (Emphasizes willingness to listen to new ideas and possibly change opinions.)
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compliant (Stresses a readiness to agree with others or follow rules instead of resisting.)
搭配
an obstinate child
|an obstinate refusal
|obstinate about [doing something]
|quiet but obstinate
|obstinate resistance
|remain obstinate
主题
personality
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Despite everyone’s advice, he remained obstinate and refused to change his plan.
- The manager grew obstinate whenever anyone questioned her decisions.
- Her parents were obstinate about the curfew and would not move it by even ten minutes.
- In negotiations, an obstinate partner can make progress painfully slow.
- She has an obstinate belief that she is always right, no matter what evidence you show her.
学习者例句
- My little brother is very obstinate and never says sorry.
- He was obstinate and did not want to listen to his teacher.
- Her boss is too obstinate to accept any new ideas.
- They stayed obstinate, even when their friends asked them to change their minds.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
very hard to remove or fix
Very hard to remove or solve, even when you try many times.
用法模式：
an obstinate [problem/thing/symptom]
常见错误：
Learners may only know *obstinate* for people and think it sounds strange with things like stains or problems. In fact, this use is common in formal writing. Also, some learners use *obstinate* when *strong* or *serious* would be more natural (*an obstinate rain* is odd; *heavy rain* is better).
近义词
persistent (Describes something that continues for a long time; less emotional and less negative than 'obstinate'.)
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stubborn (Informal metaphor for problems or things that are hard to change or remove.)
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intractable (Formal; often used for serious problems that are very hard to solve, such as political or social issues.)
反义词
easily solved (Describes a problem that can be fixed without much difficulty.)
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removable (Describes something that can be taken away or cleaned off without trouble.)
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manageable (Describes something that can be controlled or handled without great difficulty.)
搭配
an obstinate problem
|an obstinate stain
|an obstinate cough
|an obstinate fever
|obstinate weeds
|obstinate symptoms
主题
problems
|health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The shirt had an obstinate wine stain that would not come out.
- She suffered from an obstinate cough that lasted for weeks.
- The city is struggling with an obstinate traffic problem that resists all simple fixes.
- These weeds are obstinate and keep returning no matter what we spray on them.
- Doctors worried about his obstinate fever, which did not respond to the usual treatment.
学习者例句
- I used strong soap, but the obstinate stain is still there.
- He has an obstinate cough that will not go away.
- This is an obstinate problem, and we cannot fix it easily.
- The company faces an obstinate issue with high costs.
语法
词典原形
obstinate
IPA
GB/ˈɑbstɪnɪt/
US/ˈɑbstɪnɪt/
音节与重音
ob - stin - ate （3 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (ob)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: obstinate
词族
Core family
obstinacy
noun C1
obstinately
adverb
Related words
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