obstinate
adj
1 refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action; stubborn 固執的; 倔強的; 頑固的
The obstinate old man refused to go to hospital. 那個頑固老頭就是不肯進醫院.
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強.
2 not easily overcome or removed 難克服的; 不易去除的
obstinate resistance 頑強的抵抗
an obstinate rash on his face 他臉上的頑疹
an obstinate stain on the carpet 地毯上除不掉的污斑.
3 (idm 習語) obstinate/stubborn as a mule => mule1.