persist

UK //pəˈsɪst//US //pərˈsɪst//

词源

源自拉丁语 'persistere'，由 'per-'（彻底）和 'sistere'（站立）组成，意为坚定站立或持续存在。

❶ 持续存在或继续做某事，即使遇到困难或反对也不放弃。常用于描述坚持某种行为、状态或信念。

“If the pain persists, you should see a doctor.”

（如果疼痛持续，你应该去看医生。）

“He persisted in his efforts to learn the piano despite his initial difficulties.”

（尽管一开始有困难，他仍坚持努力学钢琴。）

同义词:continue, endure, persevere, remain, last

persist in — 坚持做某事，通常指不顾困难或反对继续某种行为或态度。

“He persists in believing that he can succeed without help.”

（他坚持认为没有帮助也能成功。）

persist with — 继续做某事，尤指尽管有困难或反对仍不放弃。

“She persisted with her studies despite the financial difficulties.”

（尽管经济困难，她仍坚持学习。）