inflexibility
noun [ U ] usually disapproving uk/ɪnˌflek.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/ us/ɪnˌflek.səˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
(尤指意见和规则的)不可改变,不愿变更
(especially of opinions and rules) the quality of being fixed and unable or unwilling to change
His stubborn inflexibility is unacceptable. 他顽固不化的态度是不可接受的。
The inflexibility of educational systems makes it difficult to change schools or universities in mid-year. 教育体制的僵化使得在年中更换学校或大学变得困难。
See: inflexible
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- This is just another example of the inflexibility in our immigration laws.
- He has long been known for his arrogance and inflexibility.
- The inflexibility of this rule could cause potentially life-threatening situations.