1.固执的，顽固的，执拗的，倔强的　determined, especially to an unreasonable degree; with a strong will
2.不灵活的，难移动的；难以改变的　difficult to move, change, etc.

　The stubborn man refused to apologize.　那个倔强的人拒绝道歉。
　Stubborn stains can be removed using a small amount of detergent.　只需使用一点清洁剂就能将顽垢除去。
　He succeeded because of his stubborn efforts.　由于他的努力不懈，他成功了。
I don't know who's more stubborn, you or your grandmother—neither of you will compromise.我不知道谁比较固执，你还是你奶奶——你们两个都不愿妥协。
　He was stubborn of temper and said nothing.　他脾气倔，什么也没说。

［反义词］ feeble, weak, yielding
［词源］中古英语stoburn<古英语stubb（顽固的，倔强的）