| 单词 | intransigence |
| 释义 | intransigence (once / 20067 pages) n If you refuse to compromise with your sister about whose turn it is to do the dishes, your mother might accuse you both of intransigence. Intransigence is a stubborn refusal to change your views. Inside of intransigence you see the Latin transigere which means to come to an understanding. People who show intransigence refuse to do this. Nations are often accused of intransigence when they refuse to comply with international standards or will. WORD FAMILYintransigent: intransigence, intransigency, intransigently USAGE EXAMPLESOn one side was Mr. Kerry, venting years of frustration on behalf of President Obama and himself at what they consider Israeli intransigence. New York Times(Dec 28, 2016) Uber refused to apply for the permit, saying its intransigence was “an important issue of principle”. The Guardian(Dec 22, 2016) Now their intransigence looked in retrospect like political genius. Seattle Times(Dec 21, 2016) n the trait of being intransigent; stubbornly refusing to compromise Syn|Hyper intransigency bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires |
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