1persist (in sth/doing sth) to continue doing sth even though other people say that you are wrong or that you cannot do it 坚持,执意(做某事):
If you persist in making so much noise, I shall call the police.如果你执意那样吵闹下去,我就要报警。
2 to continue to exist 持续:
If your symptoms persist you should consult your doctor.如果你的病征持续,你就应该去看医生。 ➔persistencenoun [U]:
Finally her persistence was rewarded and she got what she wanted.她的坚持终于得到回报,她得到了她想要的东西。
persist/pɚˋsIst; pəˈsIst/v [I] 1 to continue to do something, even though it is difficult or other people do not approve of it 坚持﹐执意: persist in (doing) sth He persisted in denying the charges against him. 他坚持否认对他的指控。2 if something bad persists, it continues to exist or happen〔不好的事〕继续存在[发生]: If the pain persists, see a doctor. 如果一直痛﹐就去看医生。