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单词 inflexibly
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
in•flex•i•ble /ɪnˈflɛksəbəl/USA pronunciation   adj. 
  1. not flexible; rigid:an inflexible plastic rod.
  2. (of people) unyielding;
    stubborn:an inflexible determination.
  3. not permitting variation;
    unalterable:inflexible rules.
in•flex•i•bil•i•ty /ɪnˌflɛksəˈbɪlɪti/USA pronunciation  n. [uncountable]
in•flex•i•bly, adv. 

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
in•flex•i•ble  (in fleksə bəl),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. not flexible;
    incapable of or resistant to being bent;
    rigid:an inflexible steel rod.
  2. of a rigid or unyielding temper, purpose, will, etc.;
    immovable:an inflexible determination.
  3. not permitting change or variation;
    unalterable:inflexible rules.
  • Latin inflexibilis rigid, unbending. See in-3, flexible
  • Middle English 1350–1400
in•flex′i•bili•ty, in•flexi•ble•ness, n. 
in•flexi•bly, adv. 
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged unbendable, stiff.
    • 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged rigorous, stern, unrelenting, unremitting, stubborn, obstinate, intractable, obdurate, unbending, adamant. Inflexible, relentless, implacable, inexorable imply having the quality of not being turned from a purpose. Inflexible means unbending, adhering undeviatingly to a set plan, purpose, or the like:inflexible in interpretation of rules; an inflexible will.Relentless suggests so pitiless and unremitting a pursuit of purpose as to convey a sense of inevitableness:as relentless as the passing of time.Implacable means incapable of being placated or appeased:implacable in wrath.Inexorable means unmoved by prayer or entreaty:inexorable in demanding payment.
    • 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged undeviating.
    • 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged amenable.

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