persist
verb
pəˈsɪst
verb
1
to
continue
to
do
something,
although
this
is
difficult,
or
other
people
oppose
it
坚持; 执意
I,T
persist
in
(doing)
sth
He
persisted
in
his
refusal
to
admit
responsibility.
他坚持不承认负有责任。
[+
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。
2
if
something
bad
persists,
it
continues
to
exist
or
happen
继续存在 （发生）
I
If
the
pain
persists,
you
must
see
a
doctor.
如果一直痛你一定要去看医生。