Word
mulish
/ˈmjuːliʃ/
adjective
顽固的;倔强的;执拗的
核心释义
Stubborn, obstinate, or intractable, like a mule.
- 1.
骡子般的;固执的,倔强的,难处理的。
Characteristic of a mule; stubborn, obstinate, or intractable.
骡子般的;固执的,倔强的,难处理的。;似骡的;执拗的;顽固的
用法In use
Despite clear evidence that his plan was flawed, he remained mulish and refused to listen to anyone.
用法提示:这里 mulish 表示像骡子一样顽固,形容人不顾事实坚决不改。
The child's mulish insistence on wearing shorts in winter worried his parents.
用法提示:这里 mulish 修饰 insistence,强调固执、不讲道理的态度。
The negotiator's mulish attitude nearly caused the deal to fall through.
用法提示:这里 mulish 描述 negotiator 的性格,意为顽固不化。
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