Word
unbending
/ˌʌnˈbendɪŋ/
adjective
不妥协的；固执的；不屈服的
incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances
- 1.
incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances
不能适应环境的；固执的
不能适应环境的；固执的；不易弯曲的；坚定的；不屈的；冷漠的
In use
His unbending attitude made it hard for the team to try a new approach.
The manager was unbending about the deadline, so we had to work overtime.
She remained unbending even after hearing all their arguments.
be unbending in sth
She was unbending in her refusal to compromise.
她拒绝妥协，态度坚定。
remain unbending
Despite the pressure, he remained unbending.
尽管压力很大，他依然坚定不移。
unbending + noun
His unbending will led him to success.
他不屈的意志使他走向成功。
Common mistakes
He unbending his principles.He is unbending in his principles.
“unbending”是形容词，不能用作动词。应使用“is unbending”来描述坚定的状态。
The metal rod was unbending after being straightened.The metal rod was unbent after being straightened.
“unbending”意为“不易弯曲的”，而“unbent”是“unbend”的过去分词，表示“被弄直”。此处描述金属棒被弄直后的状态，应用“unbent”。
Connections
Synonyms
- inflexible
- 不可弯曲的，固执的 · 可用于形容性格或规则，比unbending更常见于否定含义
- unyielding
- 不屈的，坚定的 · 语气强烈，常用于正式或文学语境
- resolute
- 坚决的，坚定的 · 褒义，强调决心，而非物理弯曲
- firm
- 坚定的，稳固的 · 通用词，可形容态度或物理性质
- rigid
- 僵硬的，严格的 · 常带负面含义，指缺乏适应性
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Confusing words
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WORDNET.