rock-ribbed

• 形容人或机构在信念或原则上极其坚定、不可动摇，或非常保守。

Describes a person or institution that is extremely firm, unyielding, or conservative in their beliefs or principles.

1. Having many rock formationsC1formalamerican

   Characterized by or surrounded by steep, rocky cliffs or ridges.

   多岩石的

   • The rock-ribbed coast of Maine is famous for its dramatic scenery.
   • They hiked through a rock-ribbed landscape that was both beautiful and harsh.
   • The island's rock-ribbed shoreline made landing difficult for the sailors.

   同义词craggyjaggedrockboundrockyruggedscraggystony

   反义词flatlevel

2. Stubbornly traditionalC1formalamerican

   Firmly holding to established traditions and opinions, often in an unyielding manner.

   顽固守旧

   • He is a rock-ribbed conservative who refuses to consider new ideas.
   • The community is known for its rock-ribbed adherence to old customs.
   • Her rock-ribbed opinions on the matter made compromise impossible.

   同义词conservativediehardhard-linehideboundinflexibleorthodoxreactionarytraditionalistunbendinguncompromising

   反义词adaptableflexibleliberalopen-mindedprogressivereformist