本周我们来学习与固执偏执相关的词汇
1. opinionated /ə'pɪnjəneɪtɪd/
adj.固执己见的;顽固的;
e.g. He is too opinionated to listen to anyone else.
e.g. Being opinionated can be a double-edged sword; it shows conviction but can also alienate others.
补充：a double-edged sword 双刃剑
alienate v. 使…疏远
2. uncompromising /ʌn'kɒmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
adj. 不妥协的;坚定的
搭配：uncompromising stance 坚定的立场
e.g. She is uncompromising in her values, refusing to take shortcuts even when it's the easier option.
The leader’s uncompromising stance on transparency earned her both respect and criticism.
n. compromise 妥协;作出让步
搭配：make / reach a compromise 做出让步
e.g. Marriage involves being patient and making compromises.
e.g. An acceptable compromise has been reached and the dispute has ended.
e.g. People who are opinionated and assertive may struggle to be effective team players, as they often resist making compromises.
3. vocal/'vəʊk(ə)l/
adj. 直言不讳的;强烈指出的
搭配：be vocal in /about something
e.g. They have been very vocal in their opposition to the plan.
e.g. In the debate, each participant was vocal in defending their viewpoints.
4. validation /ˌvæli'deiʃən/
n. 认可;肯定
e.g. Many people present an assertive or confident image to seek validation. Being seen as knowledgeable, strong, or decisive helps them feel valued and respected.
syn: recognition n. 认可
Some people are so desperate for recognition that they believe it reinforces their self-worth, helping them feel valued or informed.
补充：reinforce v. 加强
self-worth 自我价值
5. turn a deaf ear to
对…充耳不闻;听不进去
e.g. He always turns a deaf ear to advice from friends, believing he knows what's best for himself.
e.g. His headstrong nature often causes him to turn a deaf ear to suggestions from his colleagues, believing he knows best.
补充：headstrong adj. 固执的;刚愎自用的
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