obdurate
01
固执的, 顽固的
stubbornly refusing to change one's behavior or course, especially in doing wrong
例子
The criminal remained obdurate, refusing to admit guilt.
罪犯依然固执，拒绝认罪。
He was obdurate in his dishonesty, even when confronted with evidence.
他在不诚实方面固执，即使面对证据也是如此。
02
无情的, 铁石心肠的
emotionally hardened; unmoved by pity, compassion, or tender feelings
例子
The king was obdurate to the cries of his starving people.
国王对他饥饿人民的哭喊固执。
She gave an obdurate response, showing no sympathy for their suffering.
她给出了一个固执的回应，对他们的痛苦没有表现出任何同情。
