persist
音标：[pərˈsɪst]

中文翻译：坚持，持续，固执，执意

词性：动词

基本意思：

坚持：指持续做某件事，尤其是面临困难或挑战时不放弃。

持续：指某种情况、状态、行为或现象继续存在一段时间。

固执：指坚持某种意见、想法或行为，不轻易改变。

用法：

当一个人坚持某种行为或想法时，可以用 "persist"。

指不管遭遇多少障碍或失败，依然继续做某事。

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例句：

Despite the challenges, she decided to persist in her efforts to finish the project.
(尽管面临困难，她决定坚持完成这个项目。)

The pain will persist for a few more days, but it should gradually improve.
(这种疼痛会持续几天，但应该会逐渐好转。)

He persisted in arguing that the decision was wrong, even though everyone disagreed.
(尽管大家都不同意，他还是坚持认为这个决定是错误的。)

The heavy rain persisted throughout the day, causing widespread flooding.
(大雨持续了一整天，导致了广泛的洪水。)

The student persisted with his studies despite the numerous distractions.
(尽管有很多干扰，学生仍然坚持学习。)

If you persist in trying, you will eventually succeed.
(如果你坚持尝试，最终会成功的。)

She persisted in calling for help until someone finally answered.
(她一直在呼救，直到有人最终回应。)

The symptoms of the flu can persist for up to two weeks.
(流感的症状可能持续长达两周。)

He persisted in his belief that the team could win, even after a series of losses.
(即使在一连串失败之后，他仍然坚持认为团队可以获胜。)

The company’s profits persisted in rising even during the economic downturn.
(即使在经济衰退期间，公司利润仍然持续增长。)

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短语搭配：

persist in doing something：坚持做某事

She persisted in trying to solve the puzzle.
(她坚持尝试解开这个谜题。)

 

persist with something：继续进行某事

Despite the difficulties, they persisted with their plan.
(尽管有困难，他们还是继续执行计划。)

 

persist on something：固执于某事（较少使用）

He persisted on his opinion even when others disagreed.
(即使别人不同意，他还是固执于自己的意见。)

 

persist through something：坚持度过某事

She persisted through the hardship and came out stronger.
(她坚持度过了困境，变得更强大。)

 

persist for：持续（某段时间）

The cold weather persisted for weeks.
(寒冷的天气持续了好几周。)

 

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总结：
“Persist” 这个动词强调在面对困难、挑战或不利条件时，依然坚持某种行为、想法或努力。它常用于表达某种状态或行动长时间持续存在，或者某人不放弃，持续努力。