Not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty; adhering to one's opinion or purpose; stubborn.

拗执的；刚愎的；固执成见的；顽固的。

Not yielding readily; not easily subdued or removed.

难控制的；难治的(病)。

Obstinate is used of one who holds to his own opinions in spite of appeals, reason, and persuasion.

Obstinate 形容固执己见的人，不顾他人之恳求、理喻及劝说。

Headstrong is applied to one who is violent and impetuous in pursuing his purpose.

Headstrong 形容以猛烈冲动态度求达其目的之人。

Stubborn implies an unyielding or a refractory quality in things or persons; it suggest an innate characteristic, whereas to be obstinate is usually a matter of the will.

Stubborn 指人或物不肯屈服或拗强之性质，指固有的特性，而 obstinate 则通常指意愿而言。