The danger is that recalcitrant local authorities will reject their responsibilities.危险在于抗命不遵的地方当局将拒绝履行他们的职责。He had a knack for coaxing even the most recalcitrant engine to life.即使是最难摆弄的发动机他都有本事搞定。The taxpayers are becoming increasingly recalcitrant about open-ended programs for overseas purposes.纳税人对于资助那些无底洞似的海外项目越来越持抗拒态度。