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restive

/ˈrestɪv/ American
  • adj. 不愿向前走的, 倔强的, 难驾驭的
Definition
  • adj. unwilling to stay still or be controlled, restless and hard to manage
Example
The restive horse kept pulling at its reins, refusing to stand still.
那匹烦躁不安的马不停地扯缰绳,不肯站定。