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intransigent

//ɪnˈtrænsɪdʒənt//
English Definition
Uncompromising.
中文释义
不妥协的;顽固的
Example Sentence

The negotiators remained intransigent on the issue of water rights, stalling the treaty for months.

谈判者在水资源权利问题上仍然毫不妥协,使条约谈判停滞了数月。

Synonyms
unyielding inflexible stubborn
Antonyms
flexible compromising
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
同 intransigence → 死硬的。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “intransigent”?

  1. A Happening by chance; lucky.
  2. B Uncompromising.
  3. C Something abnormal.
  4. D Relating to or resulting from motion.
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B — Uncompromising.. “intransigent” means Uncompromising..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Uncompromising.”?

  1. A anomaly
  2. B kinetic
  3. C fortuitous
  4. D intransigent
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D — intransigent. “intransigent” means Uncompromising..

Common questions about “intransigent”

What does “intransigent” mean?

intransigent — Uncompromising.. In Chinese: 不妥协的;顽固的.

How do you pronounce “intransigent”?

intransigent is pronounced //ɪnˈtrænsɪdʒənt//.

How is “intransigent” used in a sentence?

The negotiators remained intransigent on the issue of water rights, stalling the treaty for months. (谈判者在水资源权利问题上仍然毫不妥协,使条约谈判停滞了数月。)

What are synonyms for “intransigent”?

unyielding, inflexible, stubborn — all close in meaning to intransigent (Uncompromising.).

What is the opposite of “intransigent”?

flexible, compromising — each the opposite of intransigent (Uncompromising.).

Is “intransigent” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. intransigent is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “intransigent”?

同 intransigence → 死硬的。

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