inflexibility
US /ɪnˌflek.səˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
UK /ɪnˌflek.səˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
1.
不灵活性, 不妥协, 僵硬
the quality of being unwilling to change or compromise
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His inflexibility on the terms of the contract led to a stalemate.
他对合同条款的不妥协导致了僵局。
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The company's inflexibility in adapting to new market trends resulted in significant losses.
公司在适应新市场趋势方面的不灵活性导致了重大损失。
2.
不弯曲性, 僵硬
the inability to be bent or changed in shape
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The inflexibility of the metal made it difficult to mold.
金属的不弯曲性使其难以塑形。
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The material's inflexibility means it cannot be used for curved surfaces.
这种材料的不弯曲性意味着它不能用于曲面。