persist Upper-Intermediate
[动词 / verb]
核心含义 (Core Meaning)
坚持，持续；尽管困难、反对或失败，仍坚定地或固执地坚持意见、行动方向或追求；持久。
To continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion, course of action, or pursuit despite difficulty, opposition, or failure; to endure.
例句 (Examples)
He persisted in his efforts despite repeated failures.
尽管屡次失败，他仍坚持努力。
The symptoms persisted for several days after treatment.
治疗后症状持续了几天。
She persisted with her studies even when others doubted her ability.
即使当他人怀疑她的能力时，她也坚持学习。
近义词 (Synonyms)
| 英文 | 中文 | 语气/侧重点 |
|---|---|---|
| continue | 继续 | 较通用 |
| persevere | 坚持不懈 | 强调持久努力 |
| endure | 忍耐 | 强调忍受 |
反义词 (Antonyms)
- quit （放弃）
- surrender （投降）
- yield （屈服）
常见用法 (Common Usages)
Success comes to those who persist in their goals.
成功属于那些坚持目标的人。
The problem has persisted despite our best efforts to solve it.
尽管我们尽了最大努力解决，但问题仍然存在。
If you persist in practicing, you will eventually master the skill.
如果你坚持练习，你最终会掌握这项技能。
与易混词的区别 (Comparison with Similar Words)
| 词汇 | 区别/解释 | 举例 |
|---|---|---|
| Persist | 强调尽管有阻力仍继续进行或存在 | persist in asking questions（坚持提问） |
| Continue | 更为中性，简单指延续而不强调困难 | continue working（继续工作） |
典型搭配 (Common Collocations)
persist in doing
坚持做某事
problems persist
问题持续存在
persist despite obstacles
尽管有障碍仍坚持
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