柯林斯詞典persist /p??s?st/ (persisting,persisted,persists) 1. V-I If something undesirable persists, it continues to exist. (尤指不合意的事物) 繼續(xù)存在 Contact your doctor if the cough persists. 如果持續(xù)咳嗽，就與醫(yī)生聯(lián)系。2. V-I If you persist in doing something, you continue to do it, even though it is difficult or other people are against it. 堅持; 執(zhí)意 Why do people persist in begging for money in the street? 為什么人們非要在街上討錢呢？ He urged the United States to persist with its efforts to bring about peace. 他敦促美國堅持努力實現(xiàn)和平。 返回 persist劍橋詞典If an unpleasant feeling or situation persists, it continues to exist . 持續(xù)；存留 If the pain persists, consult a doctor . 如果疼痛持續(xù)就去看醫(yī)生。 The cold weather is set to persist throughout the week . 寒冷天氣很可能將持續(xù)整個星期。 to try to do or continue doing something in a determined but often unreasonable way 堅持不懈；執(zhí)意 If he persists in asking awkward questions , then send him to the boss . 如果他沒完沒了地問令人尷尬的問題，就把他打發(fā)到老板那里去。 The government is persisting with its ambitious public works programme . 政府在堅持實施其雄心勃勃的市政工程規(guī)劃。 例句 If symptoms persist seek medical attention .The cold weather is set to persist throughout the week .Despite this accumulation of evidence , the government persisted in doing nothing.Must you persist in blaming yourself for what happened ?'So would you like me to book tickets ?' she persisted. 返回 persist