intransigence
noun [ U ] formal disapproving uk/ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/ us/ɪnˈtræn.sə.dʒəns/
固执，不妥协
the quality of refusing to change your opinions or behaviour
Officials yesterday blamed council intransigence for the failure to reach a deal. 官员们昨天将未能达成协议归咎于政府部门的顽固不化。
The underlying reason for the prolongation of the war is intransigence on all sides. 战争拖延的根本原因是各方都不肯妥协。
See: intransigent
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- Government intransigence has led to a mass exodus from farming in the past two years.
- The company should make clear the consequences of continued intransigence.
- Progress has been delayed because of the government's intransigence.