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headstrong

UK //ˈhɛdstrɒŋ//US //ˈhɛdstrɔːŋ//

词源

源自中古英语,由 head(头)和 strong(强壮)组合而成,字面意思是“头脑强硬”,引申为固执的性格特征。

adjective

❶ 形容人固执己见、任性倔强,不愿听从他人意见或改变自己的决定,常带有贬义。

“The headstrong child refused to wear a coat despite the cold weather.”

(这个任性的孩子不顾天气寒冷,坚持不肯穿外套。)

“Her headstrong attitude often leads to conflicts with her colleagues.”

(她固执的态度经常导致与同事发生冲突。)

同义词:stubborn, willful, obstinate, unyielding, pigheaded

常见短语

headstrong behavior — 指固执任性的行为表现,通常带有不顾后果或无视他人意见的特征。

“His headstrong behavior caused him to lose many friends over the years.”

(他任性的行为导致他这些年失去了很多朋友。)