perseverate

• 动词，指反复重复某个动作、想法或行为，即使已不再有用或不合适仍持续坚持。

A verb used to indicate the act of repeating or persisting in an action, thought, or behavior, often beyond the point of usefulness or relevance.

1. Repeat a response after stimulus endsC2formalmedical

   In psychology, to continue to repeat a particular response, action, or thought even after the original stimulus that caused it has stopped.

   刺激停止后仍重复反应

   • The patient continued to perseverate on the same topic long after the question was asked.
   • After the test, he would perseverate on the first question, unable to move on.
   • Individuals with certain neurological conditions may perseverate on a single word or gesture.

   反义词ceasedesistdiscontinuequitstop