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persistence

UK //pəˈsɪstəns//US //pərˈsɪstəns//

词源

源自拉丁语 'persistere',由 per-(彻底)和 sistere(站立)组成,字面意思是"坚持站立"。

noun

❶ 指持续不断地坚持做某事,即使遇到困难也不放弃的品质或行为。常用于形容人的毅力或事物的持续存在。

“Her persistence in practicing piano every day led to her winning the competition.”

(她每天坚持练习钢琴的毅力使她赢得了比赛。)

“The persistence of the rain caused flooding in several areas.”

(持续的降雨导致多个地区发生洪水。)

同义词:perseverance, tenacity, determination

常见短语

persistence pays off — 表示坚持最终会带来回报,常用于鼓励他人不要放弃。

“Don't give up now—remember, persistence pays off!”

(现在不要放弃——记住,坚持终有回报!)