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obstinacy
/ˈɑbstənəsi/
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1 · noun
a stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or actions
固执；顽固
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His obstinacy delayed the agreement even after both sides found a compromise.
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双方已经找到折中方案，他的固执却仍使协议迟迟无法达成。
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