persist• "It does matter, " Jill persisted.• It is a miracle indeed that in a hostileUniverse this planet should provide conditions where such fragility can persist.• Vogelstein thought the test would be pointless, but the friendpersisted.• See your doctor if the symptomspersist.• I have used Marin Oomed, but the problem persists.• But the thought persisted, and wouldn't go away.• Yet they persist anyway-at least they do as long as they are leaders.• If the painpersists, call a doctor.• We have to persist, creating the dialogue that moves public opinion.• In most cases, these symptoms persist for a couple of days.• The White House persisted in its efforts to pass the bill, despite the opposition of Congress.• Americanstudents of Spanish often persist in pronouncing words such as "presidente" in the same way as similar English words.• He persisted in smoking even after having a heartattack.• If adverseweather conditions persist, the game will be cancelled.
persist in (doing) something• Why in hell did Alice persist in asking?• Why does Alice persist in believing she doesn't need any help?• We persist ingrasping at neat, simpleanswers, when we should be questioning everything.• Despite denials, she persists in her entreaties.• This opinion can seem persuasive for a time, but we can not persist in it.• How long does disusedknowledgepersist inmemory?• Why do self-oriented intents and deceptive behaviors persist inorganizations?• Thankfully she did not persist inpursuing her mad idea.• For the rest he has persisted in wearing the guise of a vassal before his overlord.
Originpersist
(1500-1600)Frenchpersister, from Latinpersistere, from sistere“to stand firm”
1continue doing sth繼續做ADVERB | PREPOSITIONADVERB➤doggedly, stubbornly不懈地/固執地堅持PREPOSITION➤in堅持⋯◇If you persist in upsetting her, I will have to punish you.如果你繼續煩她,我就只好懲罰你了。➤with堅持⋯◇The detective stubbornly persisted with his questions.偵探執意繼續問他的問題。persist
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2continue to exist繼續存在ADVERB | VERB + PERSIST | PREPOSITIONADVERB➤still, to this day仍然堅持;存留到今天◇a belief that persists to this day存留至今的信念➤indefinitely無限期持續下去VERB + PERSIST➤be likely to很可能持續▸➤tend to往往會持續下去▸➤be allowed to被容許持續下去◇This situation cannot be allowed to persist.不能容許這種情形持續下去了。➤continue to繼續堅持◇Drought conditions continue to persist from Maine to Georgia.從緬因州到佐治亞州旱情仍在繼續。PREPOSITION➤beyond持續超過了⋯◇The condition almost always persists beyond childhood.這種情況幾乎總是持續到童年之後。➤despite, in spite of儘管⋯仍堅持◇The trade network persisted in spite of the political chaos.儘管政治混亂,貿易網絡仍持續着。➤during在⋯期間仍然持續◇the problems that persisted during the three-day conference在為期 3 天的會議召開期間仍然持續着的麻煩➤for持續⋯時間◇If symptoms persist for more than a few days, see a doctor.如果症狀持續多日,就得去看醫生。➤into持續到⋯◇These practices persisted into the Middle Ages.這些做法一直延續到中世紀。➤through, throughout持續整個⋯期間◇The depression persisted through much of the 1930s.20 世紀 30 年代的大部份時間都是經濟蕭條時期。➤until持續到⋯為止◇The snows persisted until the second month of the new year.雪一直下到第二年的 2 月。
persist ♦︎ keep going ♦︎ hang on ♦︎ persevere ♦︎ keep at sth ♦︎ struggle along/onThese words all mean to continue to do sth in spite of difficulties.这些词均表示虽有困难仍坚持不放弃。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to persist / persevere with / in sth■persistpəˈsɪst; NAmEpərˈsɪst [intransitive, transitive] (ratherformal) to continue trying to do or achieve sth in difficult circumstances, or in spite of opposition, in a way that can seem unreasonable(身处逆境或不顾反对)顽强地坚持,执著地做◆Why do you persist in blaming yourself for what happened?你何必为已发生的事没完没了地自责?◆He persisted with his questioning.他不停地发问。◆'So, did you agree or not?' he persisted.“那么,你同意了没有?”他追问不止。 see also persistence ⇨ determination, persistent ⇨ determined2■ˌkeep ˈgoing
idiom
(kept, kept) (especiallyspoken) to make an effort to live normally when you are in a difficult situation or when you have experienced great suffering; used to encourage sb to continue doing sth(身处困境或遭遇磨难时)尽力维持下去,坚持活下去;(用于鼓励)坚持下去◆You just have to keep yourself busy and keep going.你得让自己忙起来,尽量坚持下去。◆Keep going, Sarah, you're nearly there.坚持下去,萨拉,你快到了。■ˌhang ˈon
phrasal verb
(hung, hung) (ratherinformal, especially journalism尤用于新闻) to continue trying to do or achieve sth in difficult circumstances(在逆境中)坚持,不放弃◆The team hung on for victory.这个队为了胜利坚持不懈。■persevereˌpɜːsɪˈvɪə(r); NAmEˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr [intransitive] (ratherformal, approving) to continue trying to do or achieve sth in difficult circumstances(在逆境中)坚持,不放弃◆Despite a number of setbacks, they persevered in their attempts to fly around the world in a balloon.虽屡遭挫折,他们仍不断尝试乘气球环游世界。◆You have to persevere with difficult students.对难教的学生你必须坚持不懈。 see also perseverance ⇨ determination■ˌkeep ˈat sth
phrasal verb
(kept, kept) (ratherinformal, especiallyspoken) to continue trying to do or achieve sth; used to encourage sb to continue doing sth坚持;不放弃;(用于鼓励)坚持下去◆Encouraged by his confidence in us, we kept at it.他对我们满怀信心,于是我们就咬牙坚持了下来。◆Come on, keep at it, you've nearly finished!快,要坚持,你马上就要完成了!■ˌstruggle aˈlong■ˌstruggle ˈon
phrasal verb
to continue in difficult circumstances在困难中坚持;勉强坚持◆The business struggled along for some time.生意勉强维持了一段时间。◆Life is hard but we all have to struggle on.生活很艰难,但是我们都不能放弃。ⓘ Struggle along/on suggests a sense of tiredness and difficulty rather than great enthusiasm or a strong desire to achieve sth. * struggle along/on意为艰难、疲惫地勉强坚持,并非充满热情或强烈渴望地去争取。