persist

動詞

1. 1

   堅持、執意、不放棄

   She persisted in asking questions until she got a clear answer.

   她不斷追問，直到得到明確的答覆才罷休。

2. 2

   持續、存在、殘留

   If the symptoms persist for more than a week, see a doctor.

   如果症狀持續超過一週，就要去看醫生。

3. 3

   堅稱、一再表示正式

   He persisted that he had never seen the documents before.

   他堅稱自己從未看過那些文件。