persist

• 动词，表示顽强地、坚持不放弃地继续做某事或保持某种行为方式，尤指在困难、阻力或失败面前仍然如此。

A verb used to indicate the act of continuing firmly or obstinately in an action or course of action, especially despite difficulty, opposition, or failure.

1. Continue firmlyB2formal

   To continue doing something despite difficulty, opposition, or discouragement.

   坚持

   • She persisted in her efforts to learn the piano.
   • He persisted with his research despite many setbacks.
   • The team persisted until they found a solution.

   同义词carry oncontinuego onkeep goingkeep onpersevereplug awaypress onremain

   反义词abandonceasedesistquitstopsurrenderyield

2. B2formal

   To continue to exist or happen for a long time.

   持续存在

   • The symptoms persisted for several weeks.
   • The rain persisted throughout the entire weekend.
   • Old traditions persist in some rural communities.

   同义词abidecontinueendurelastprevailremainsurvive

   反义词ceasediedisappearendexpirestopterminatevanish

短语动词变体persist in