| 单词 | recalcitrant |
| 释义 | recalcitrant (once / 6495 pages) adj If someone is so pig-headed that he won't budge on an issue, call him recalcitrant. Not that it will make a difference... Recalcitrant is from Latin calcitrare, meaning "to kick," so someone who is recalcitrant is kicking back against what's wanted of them. Synonyms are unruly, intractable, and refractory, all referring to what is difficult to manage or control. Writers are frequently referring to recalcitrant Democrats and Republicans, since many people are stubbornly loyal to their political parties and unwilling to change. WORD FAMILYrecalcitrant: recalcitrancy USAGE EXAMPLESAssertive government regulators and recalcitrant target companies helped quash those merger dreams. New York Times(Dec 26, 2016) This created a stalemate that lasted until Alexander Hamilton intervened to persuade recalcitrant lawmakers to back Jefferson. The Guardian(Dec 18, 2016) Though he was described as willing to talk, the C.I.A. moved him to a secret prison and immediately applied interrogation methods reserved for recalcitrant prisoners. New York Times(Oct 08, 2016) 1adj stubbornly resistant to authority or control Syn fractious, refractory disobedient not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority 2adj marked by stubborn resistance to authority the University suspended the most recalcitrant demonstrators Syn defiant, noncompliant boldly resisting authority or an opposing force |
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