obstinate
adj
1 refusing to change one´s opinion or chosen course of action; stubborn 固执的; 倔强的; 顽固的
The obstinate old man refused to go to hospital. 那个顽固老头就是不肯进医院.
There´s a very obstinate streak in that child, ie Some of his behaviour is very obstinate. 那孩子有的方面非常倔强.
2 not easily overcome or removed 难克服的; 不易去除的
obstinate resistance 顽强的抵抗
an obstinate rash on his face 他脸上的顽疹
an obstinate stain on the carpet 地毯上除不掉的污斑.
3 (idm 习语) obstinate/stubborn as a mule => mule1.