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🇬🇧🇨🇳 stubborn - 固执的 : English Lesson

adjective
Meaning of "stubborn" ("固执的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Stubborn means you refuse to change your mind or what you’re doing, even when other people give good reasons or it would be easier to stop.

🃏 Flash Card

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

💬 Example Sentences

The stubborn GPS kept saying “Recalculating” because it refused to admit we were actually lost.
The stubborn ice cube refused to melt in my drink but instantly melted on my shirt.
My stubborn shoelaces untie themselves every five minutes, no matter how many double knots I make.
The stubborn elevator stopped at every floor except the one we pressed, just to show it was the boss.
A stubborn mule is so famous for refusing to move that people say “stubborn as a mule” when someone absolutely won’t change their mind.

📖 Mini Story

The small dog sat in a puddle, stubborn and wet while his owner called. He was stubborn about moving, stubborn about leaving the water, stubborn about the towel, stubborn to stay. The child laughed and opened her arms. At last the dog moved, still stubborn but smiling, and she hugged him.

🧑‍🎓 CEFR Level: B2 Upper Intermediate

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.
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