/pɚˈsɪst/
to continue to exist
[I, T] to continue to do sth despite difficulties or opposition, in a way that can seem unreasonable 顽强地坚持；执着地做
~ (in doing sth)
Why do you persist in blaming yourself for what happened?
你何必为已发生的事没完没了地自责？
~ (in sth)
She persisted in her search for the truth.
她执着地追求真理。
~ (with sth)
He persisted with his questioning.
他问个不停。
- speech
’So, did you agree or not?’ he persisted.
“那么你同意了没有？” 他叮问道。