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stiff-necked

['stifnekt]

adj. 顽固的

英文词源

stiff-necked (adj.): "stubborn, obstinate," 1520s (in Tindale's rendition of Acts vii:51), from stiff (adj.) + neck (n.); translating Latin dura cervice in Vulgate, from Greek sklero trachelos, a literal translation from Hebrew qesheh 'oref.

双语例句

1. A stiff knee following surgery forced her to walk with a limp.: 手术后她的膝盖活动不便，走路时被迫跛行。

2. I was scared stiff when I realized what I'ddone.: 当我意识到自己的所作所为时，我吓坏了。

3. Whisk the egg whites until they are foamy but not stiff.: 把蛋清搅至起沫而不黏稠的程度。

4. The outer walls looked likely to tumble down in a stiff wind.: 外墙看起来一刮强风就会倒塌。

5. The pedals seem a bit off-centre and the clutch is rather stiff.: 踏板似乎有点偏心，离合器也相当紧。