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.
We will use it for cleaning the inside of the ship. If we do this, we shall have less sickness. Please get me 300 litres. I think that will be enough.
我们将要用醋清理船舱。如果我们这样做的话,我们就会少生些病。请给我购买300升。我想这就够了。
Second, if your friends have problems, do not give advice. Ask questions instead, such as What do yo want? How do you feel about it? What are you afraid might happen? They will be able to find answers to any problems themselves, with your support. They