dig in one's heels

短语

发音

AU

词形变化

digging in one's heels digs in one's heels 三单 digs in one's heels dug in one's heels digging in one's heels 现在分词 dug in one's heels 过去式 dug in one's heels 过去分词

别名

dig one's heels in

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To act in a determined manner by firmly maintaining one's beliefs, demands, situation, etc. in the face of opposition or cajoling.

    习语

词源

From firmly placing one’s heels in the ground, particularly in tug of war (pulling) or when bracing oneself (pushing). Compare drag one's feet (“act slowly, from lack of enthusiasm or to delay”).

来源：wiktionary