persist

动词

1. 1

   坚持、执意、不放弃

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

   她不断追问，直到得到明确的答复才罢休。

2. 2

   持续、存在、残留

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

   如果症状持续超过一周，就要去看医生。

3. 3

   坚称、一再表示正式

   He persisted that he had never seen the documents before.

   他坚称自己从未看过那些文件。