recalcitrant

1. ADJ If you describe someone or something as recalcitrant, you mean that they are unwilling to obey orders or are difficult to deal with. 不服从命令的; 难对付的[正式] [usu ADJ n]

The danger is that recalcitrant local authorities will reject their responsibilities. 危险在于那些不服从命令的地方当局将拒绝履行他们的职责。

2. recalcitranceN-UNCOUNT

...the government's recalcitrance over introducing even the smallest political reform. ...哪怕是最小的政治改革，该政府都不肯推行。