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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++per·sist /pəˈsɪst $ pər-/ ●●○ AWL verb 1 [intransitive, transitive]CONTINUE/NOT STOP to continue to do something, although this is difficult, or other people oppose it 坚持；执意persist in (doing) something He persisted in his refusal to admit responsibility. 他坚持不承认负有责任。persist with She persisted with her studies in spite of financial problems. 尽管经济拮据，她还是坚持学业。 ‘I don’t think it’s right, ’ John persisted. “我认为那不对。”约翰坚持说道。n GrammarYou persist in doing something: She persisted in asking the question. ✗Don’t say: She persisted to ask the question.2 [intransitive]CONTINUE/NOT STOP if something bad persists, it continues to exist or happen 继续存在[发生] If the pain persists, you must see a doctor. 如果一直痛，你就必须去看医生了。► see thesaurus at continue→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
persist• "It does matter, " Jill persisted.• It is a miracle indeed that in a hostile Universe this planet should provide conditions where such fragility can persist.• Vogelstein thought the test would be pointless, but the friend persisted.• See your doctor if the symptoms persist.• 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 pain persists, 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.• American students 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 heart attack.• If adverse weather 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 in grasping at neat, simple answers, 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 disused knowledge persist in memory?• Why do self-oriented intents and deceptive behaviors persist in organizations?• Thankfully she did not persist in pursuing her mad idea.• For the rest he has persisted in wearing the guise of a vassal before his overlord.Origin persist (1500-1600) French persister, from Latin persistere, from sistere “to stand firm”per·sist verb →n GRAMMAR1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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per‧sist AC /pəˈsɪst $ pər-/
verb
persist in (doing) something
He persisted in his refusal to admit responsibility.
persist with
She persisted with her studies in spite of financial problems.
‘I don’t think it’s right,’ John persisted.
2. [intransitive] if something bad persists, it continues to exist or happen:
If the pain persists, you must see a doctor.
■ to continue to happen
▪continue to happen without stopping: The good weather seems likely to continue. | Unless there are serious negotiations, the fighting will continue. | Some people have lost work, and this will continue to happen until the computer system is fixed. | The review process is expected to continue for several weeks.
▪last to continue – use this to say how long something continues for: I know my good luck won’t last forever. | It’s not certain how long the ceasefire will last. | The trial lasted for six days. | The meeting lasted until lunchtime. | The training period lasted from July 2 to August 25.
▪go on to continue, especially for a long time: Disputes between neighbours can go on for years.
▪carry on British English to continue, especially when there are problems: The game carried on despite the injury of two players.
▪drag on to continue for much longer than necessary or for longer than you want: The meeting dragged on for another hour. | The talks dragged on, with no apparent hope of achieving a peaceful solution.
▪persist formal if something bad persists, it continues to exist or happen: See your doctor if the symptoms persist. | If adverse weather conditions persist, the game will be cancelled.
per‧sist AC /pəˈsɪst $ pər-/
verb Date: 1500-1600
Language: French
Origin: persister, from Latin persistere, from sistere 'to stand firm'
1. [intransitive and transitive] to continue to do something, although this is difficult, or other people oppose itLanguage: French
Origin: persister, from Latin persistere, from sistere 'to stand firm'
persist in (doing) something
persist with
2. [intransitive] if something bad persists, it continues to exist or happen:
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