在现有理论下,这个挑战难以解决。
The challenge was ___intractable under existing theories.
这位病人因为不配合治疗,变得很难处理。
The patient became ___intractable due to refusing to cooperate with the treatment.
医生们发现他的头痛非常顽固,常规药物根本无法缓解。
The doctors found his headache was ___intractable, not responding to usual medications.