辩论变得激烈，因为双方都拒绝让步。

The debate became tempestuous as both sides refused to back down.

辩论变得刻薄的，因为双方都拒绝让步。

The debate turned caustic as both sides refused to back down.

辩论变得凶猛的，因为双方都拒绝让步。

The debate turned ferocious as both sides refused to back down.

辩论进行得非常激烈，双方都拒绝让步。

The debate was intensely heated, with both sides refusing to back down.

贝都因人拒绝让步。

The Bedouin are refusing to budge.

双方拒绝让步是进一步和平对话的主要障碍。

Refusal to compromise is the major obstacle for the two parties in further peace talks.

西蒙：什么？就因为布鲁斯在别人劝他改变主意的时候拒绝让步，所以你认为他很顽固？我倒觉得这种品质很令人钦佩。

Simone: What?! You think Bruce is pigheaded, just because he doesn't budge when other people try to sway him? I think that's an admirable trait.