Definition of persist in English:

persist

verb pəˈsɪstpərˈsɪst

[no object]

1Continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
坚持；执意
the minority of drivers who persist in drinking
少数执意要喝酒的司机。
we are persisting with policies that will create jobs for the future
我们坚持今后能创造工作机会的政策。
Example sentencesExamples
- I hope some people will persist in the journey to unravelling this mystery.
- Why do film-makers persist in raiding the unfinished work of the greats?
- Undaunted, Channel 4 is persisting with the idea that you can conjure up magical profits from the frilly sleeves of cyberspace.
- It is time we do ask - for so long as we persist in seeing the problem as theirs alone, the solution will elude us.
- Whether you're experienced or inexperienced at prayer, just persist in doing it.
- It's like a compelling bad dream whose inscrutable images persist in the traumatised moments after waking.
- Thousands of people persist in doing food combining diets - it doesn't make it any more scientific, does it?
- Picture phone users will be asked to hand in their mobiles at reception, and will even be asked to leave if they persist in using the handsets.
- He retreated to the ground and did not continue to persist in creating hostile assaults.
- Pockets of poverty and hardship persist in the town to this day.
- Local authorities have the power to evict people who persist in their life of crime and anti-social behaviour.
- The European Council encouraged both countries to persist in their efforts.
- So why do people persist in making such an inaccurate comparison?
- But the BCC and the police are firm about persisting with the system.
- We are always impressed with artists who persist in making abstract work.
- Should a child persist in opening the belt while the car is in motion, it is advisable to pull over and refasten the buckle.
- The main effort should focus on finding a solution to the conflict, rather than persisting with the current situation of conflict management.
- Why do they persist in risking their lives in cramped conditions aboard unseaworthy vessels?
- Only an ever-dwindling, anti-social minority still persist in drinking and driving.
- They commended him for persisting with the story whilst under pressure from numerous sources.
Synonyms
persevere, continue, carry on, go on, keep at it, keep on, keep going, keep it up, not give up, be persistent, be determined, see/follow something through, show determination, press on/ahead, plod on, plough on, stay with something, not take no for an answer
be tenacious, be pertinacious, insist, be patient, be diligent, stand one's ground, stand fast/firm, hold on, hold out, go the distance, stay the course, grind away, struggle on, hammer away, stop at nothing, leave no stone unturned
informal plug away, peg away, stick at it, soldier on, hang on, stick to one's guns, stick it out, hang in there, bash on
1. 1.1 Continue to exist; be prolonged.
  持续；延续
  if the symptoms persist for more than a few days, then contact your doctor
  如果症状持续超过几天的话，就要与你的医生联系。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Washing with soap and water is not recommended unless symptoms persist.
  If the symptoms persist, the child may become increasingly tired because of the breathing difficulties.
  However, it may be appropriate to talk to a medical practitioner if symptoms persist.
  It says on the packet to consult your doctor if symptoms persist for more than seven days.
  If the depressive illness had been present, symptoms would have persisted when the applicant was not drinking heavily.
  O'Connor said the symptoms usually persist for a few days and then ease up.
  If drought persists some limited irrigation may be permitted.
  If symptoms persist seek your independent record store for advice.
  But the bottom line is that as long as questions persist, she will remain caught between two stools.
  However, I would not have expected the symptoms to persist for over 12 months.
  After the operation his symptoms persisted and got worse, leaving him in such pain that he had to be prescribed morphine.
  The duration of symptoms is typically seven to 14 days, with symptoms occasionally persisting for months to years.
  If symptoms persist you might consider surgery to remove the scar tissue.
  All patients were told to see their general practitioner for further treatment if their symptoms persisted.
  But distinctly national policies persist and policy coherence remains elusive.
  Then bothersome menopause symptoms may persist, despite a variety of attempted therapies.
  Once established, the symptoms of narcolepsy generally persist for life.
  Avoiding the food is the only way to avoid symptoms while the sensitivity persists.
  His symptoms persisted during this time despite a course of outpatient antibiotics.
  These symptoms can persist for up to an hour after each event.
  Synonyms
  continue, hold, carry on, last, keep on, keep up, remain, linger, stay, endure, survive

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Latin persistere, from per- 'through, steadfastly' + sistere 'to stand'.

Etymologically, someone who persists in doing something cannot be moved from their course. It comes from Latin persistere, formed from per- ‘through, steadfastly’ and sistere ‘to stand’.

Rhymes

assist, cist, coexist, consist, cyst, desist, enlist, exist, gist, grist, hist, insist, list, Liszt, mist, resist, schist, subsist, tryst, twist, whist, wist, wrist

Definition of persist in US English:

persist

verbpərˈsistpərˈsɪst

[no object]

1Continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure.
坚持；执意
the minority of drivers who persist in drinking
少数执意要喝酒的司机。
we are persisting with policies that will create jobs for the future
我们坚持今后能创造工作机会的政策。
Example sentencesExamples
- Picture phone users will be asked to hand in their mobiles at reception, and will even be asked to leave if they persist in using the handsets.
- Only an ever-dwindling, anti-social minority still persist in drinking and driving.
- It's like a compelling bad dream whose inscrutable images persist in the traumatised moments after waking.
- Local authorities have the power to evict people who persist in their life of crime and anti-social behaviour.
- Why do they persist in risking their lives in cramped conditions aboard unseaworthy vessels?
- He retreated to the ground and did not continue to persist in creating hostile assaults.
- I hope some people will persist in the journey to unravelling this mystery.
- They commended him for persisting with the story whilst under pressure from numerous sources.
- Should a child persist in opening the belt while the car is in motion, it is advisable to pull over and refasten the buckle.
- Why do film-makers persist in raiding the unfinished work of the greats?
- Pockets of poverty and hardship persist in the town to this day.
- So why do people persist in making such an inaccurate comparison?
- It is time we do ask - for so long as we persist in seeing the problem as theirs alone, the solution will elude us.
- The European Council encouraged both countries to persist in their efforts.
- Undaunted, Channel 4 is persisting with the idea that you can conjure up magical profits from the frilly sleeves of cyberspace.
- We are always impressed with artists who persist in making abstract work.
- Thousands of people persist in doing food combining diets - it doesn't make it any more scientific, does it?
- The main effort should focus on finding a solution to the conflict, rather than persisting with the current situation of conflict management.
- But the BCC and the police are firm about persisting with the system.
- Whether you're experienced or inexperienced at prayer, just persist in doing it.
Synonyms
persevere, continue, carry on, go on, keep at it, keep on, keep going, keep it up, not give up, be persistent, be determined, follow something through, see something through, show determination, press ahead, press on, plod on, plough on, stay with something, not take no for an answer
1. 1.1 Continue to exist; be prolonged.
  持续；延续
  if the symptoms persist for more than a few days, contact your doctor
  如果症状持续超过几天的话，就要与你的医生联系。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Once established, the symptoms of narcolepsy generally persist for life.
  However, I would not have expected the symptoms to persist for over 12 months.
  If symptoms persist seek your independent record store for advice.
  If symptoms persist you might consider surgery to remove the scar tissue.
  If drought persists some limited irrigation may be permitted.
  But the bottom line is that as long as questions persist, she will remain caught between two stools.
  Then bothersome menopause symptoms may persist, despite a variety of attempted therapies.
  If the depressive illness had been present, symptoms would have persisted when the applicant was not drinking heavily.
  All patients were told to see their general practitioner for further treatment if their symptoms persisted.
  However, it may be appropriate to talk to a medical practitioner if symptoms persist.
  If the symptoms persist, the child may become increasingly tired because of the breathing difficulties.
  O'Connor said the symptoms usually persist for a few days and then ease up.
  Avoiding the food is the only way to avoid symptoms while the sensitivity persists.
  His symptoms persisted during this time despite a course of outpatient antibiotics.
  It says on the packet to consult your doctor if symptoms persist for more than seven days.
  Washing with soap and water is not recommended unless symptoms persist.
  These symptoms can persist for up to an hour after each event.
  But distinctly national policies persist and policy coherence remains elusive.
  After the operation his symptoms persisted and got worse, leaving him in such pain that he had to be prescribed morphine.
  The duration of symptoms is typically seven to 14 days, with symptoms occasionally persisting for months to years.
  Synonyms
  continue, hold, carry on, last, keep on, keep up, remain, linger, stay, endure, survive

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Latin persistere, from per- ‘through, steadfastly’ + sistere ‘to stand’.

单词	persist
释义	Definition of persist in English: persist verb pəˈsɪstpərˈsɪst [no object] 1Continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. 坚持；执意 the minority of drivers who persist in drinking 少数执意要喝酒的司机。 we are persisting with policies that will create jobs for the future 我们坚持今后能创造工作机会的政策。 Example sentencesExamples I hope some people will persist in the journey to unravelling this mystery. Why do film-makers persist in raiding the unfinished work of the greats? Undaunted, Channel 4 is persisting with the idea that you can conjure up magical profits from the frilly sleeves of cyberspace. It is time we do ask - for so long as we persist in seeing the problem as theirs alone, the solution will elude us. Whether you're experienced or inexperienced at prayer, just persist in doing it. It's like a compelling bad dream whose inscrutable images persist in the traumatised moments after waking. Thousands of people persist in doing food combining diets - it doesn't make it any more scientific, does it? Picture phone users will be asked to hand in their mobiles at reception, and will even be asked to leave if they persist in using the handsets. He retreated to the ground and did not continue to persist in creating hostile assaults. Pockets of poverty and hardship persist in the town to this day. Local authorities have the power to evict people who persist in their life of crime and anti-social behaviour. The European Council encouraged both countries to persist in their efforts. So why do people persist in making such an inaccurate comparison? But the BCC and the police are firm about persisting with the system. We are always impressed with artists who persist in making abstract work. Should a child persist in opening the belt while the car is in motion, it is advisable to pull over and refasten the buckle. The main effort should focus on finding a solution to the conflict, rather than persisting with the current situation of conflict management. Why do they persist in risking their lives in cramped conditions aboard unseaworthy vessels? Only an ever-dwindling, anti-social minority still persist in drinking and driving. They commended him for persisting with the story whilst under pressure from numerous sources. Synonyms persevere, continue, carry on, go on, keep at it, keep on, keep going, keep it up, not give up, be persistent, be determined, see/follow something through, show determination, press on/ahead, plod on, plough on, stay with something, not take no for an answer be tenacious, be pertinacious, insist, be patient, be diligent, stand one's ground, stand fast/firm, hold on, hold out, go the distance, stay the course, grind away, struggle on, hammer away, stop at nothing, leave no stone unturned informal plug away, peg away, stick at it, soldier on, hang on, stick to one's guns, stick it out, hang in there, bash on 1.1 Continue to exist; be prolonged. 持续；延续 if the symptoms persist for more than a few days, then contact your doctor 如果症状持续超过几天的话，就要与你的医生联系。 Example sentencesExamples Washing with soap and water is not recommended unless symptoms persist. If the symptoms persist, the child may become increasingly tired because of the breathing difficulties. However, it may be appropriate to talk to a medical practitioner if symptoms persist. It says on the packet to consult your doctor if symptoms persist for more than seven days. If the depressive illness had been present, symptoms would have persisted when the applicant was not drinking heavily. O'Connor said the symptoms usually persist for a few days and then ease up. If drought persists some limited irrigation may be permitted. If symptoms persist seek your independent record store for advice. But the bottom line is that as long as questions persist, she will remain caught between two stools. However, I would not have expected the symptoms to persist for over 12 months. After the operation his symptoms persisted and got worse, leaving him in such pain that he had to be prescribed morphine. The duration of symptoms is typically seven to 14 days, with symptoms occasionally persisting for months to years. If symptoms persist you might consider surgery to remove the scar tissue. All patients were told to see their general practitioner for further treatment if their symptoms persisted. But distinctly national policies persist and policy coherence remains elusive. Then bothersome menopause symptoms may persist, despite a variety of attempted therapies. Once established, the symptoms of narcolepsy generally persist for life. Avoiding the food is the only way to avoid symptoms while the sensitivity persists. His symptoms persisted during this time despite a course of outpatient antibiotics. These symptoms can persist for up to an hour after each event. Synonyms continue, hold, carry on, last, keep on, keep up, remain, linger, stay, endure, survive Origin Mid 16th century: from Latin persistere, from per- 'through, steadfastly' + sistere 'to stand'. Etymologically, someone who persists in doing something cannot be moved from their course. It comes from Latin persistere, formed from per- ‘through, steadfastly’ and sistere ‘to stand’. Rhymes assist, cist, coexist, consist, cyst, desist, enlist, exist, gist, grist, hist, insist, list, Liszt, mist, resist, schist, subsist, tryst, twist, whist, wist, wrist Definition of persist in US English: persist verbpərˈsistpərˈsɪst [no object] 1Continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure. 坚持；执意 the minority of drivers who persist in drinking 少数执意要喝酒的司机。 we are persisting with policies that will create jobs for the future 我们坚持今后能创造工作机会的政策。 Example sentencesExamples Picture phone users will be asked to hand in their mobiles at reception, and will even be asked to leave if they persist in using the handsets. Only an ever-dwindling, anti-social minority still persist in drinking and driving. It's like a compelling bad dream whose inscrutable images persist in the traumatised moments after waking. Local authorities have the power to evict people who persist in their life of crime and anti-social behaviour. Why do they persist in risking their lives in cramped conditions aboard unseaworthy vessels? He retreated to the ground and did not continue to persist in creating hostile assaults. I hope some people will persist in the journey to unravelling this mystery. They commended him for persisting with the story whilst under pressure from numerous sources. Should a child persist in opening the belt while the car is in motion, it is advisable to pull over and refasten the buckle. Why do film-makers persist in raiding the unfinished work of the greats? Pockets of poverty and hardship persist in the town to this day. So why do people persist in making such an inaccurate comparison? It is time we do ask - for so long as we persist in seeing the problem as theirs alone, the solution will elude us. The European Council encouraged both countries to persist in their efforts. Undaunted, Channel 4 is persisting with the idea that you can conjure up magical profits from the frilly sleeves of cyberspace. We are always impressed with artists who persist in making abstract work. Thousands of people persist in doing food combining diets - it doesn't make it any more scientific, does it? The main effort should focus on finding a solution to the conflict, rather than persisting with the current situation of conflict management. But the BCC and the police are firm about persisting with the system. Whether you're experienced or inexperienced at prayer, just persist in doing it. Synonyms persevere, continue, carry on, go on, keep at it, keep on, keep going, keep it up, not give up, be persistent, be determined, follow something through, see something through, show determination, press ahead, press on, plod on, plough on, stay with something, not take no for an answer 1.1 Continue to exist; be prolonged. 持续；延续 if the symptoms persist for more than a few days, contact your doctor 如果症状持续超过几天的话，就要与你的医生联系。 Example sentencesExamples Once established, the symptoms of narcolepsy generally persist for life. However, I would not have expected the symptoms to persist for over 12 months. If symptoms persist seek your independent record store for advice. If symptoms persist you might consider surgery to remove the scar tissue. If drought persists some limited irrigation may be permitted. But the bottom line is that as long as questions persist, she will remain caught between two stools. Then bothersome menopause symptoms may persist, despite a variety of attempted therapies. If the depressive illness had been present, symptoms would have persisted when the applicant was not drinking heavily. All patients were told to see their general practitioner for further treatment if their symptoms persisted. However, it may be appropriate to talk to a medical practitioner if symptoms persist. If the symptoms persist, the child may become increasingly tired because of the breathing difficulties. O'Connor said the symptoms usually persist for a few days and then ease up. Avoiding the food is the only way to avoid symptoms while the sensitivity persists. His symptoms persisted during this time despite a course of outpatient antibiotics. It says on the packet to consult your doctor if symptoms persist for more than seven days. Washing with soap and water is not recommended unless symptoms persist. These symptoms can persist for up to an hour after each event. But distinctly national policies persist and policy coherence remains elusive. After the operation his symptoms persisted and got worse, leaving him in such pain that he had to be prescribed morphine. The duration of symptoms is typically seven to 14 days, with symptoms occasionally persisting for months to years. Synonyms continue, hold, carry on, last, keep on, keep up, remain, linger, stay, endure, survive Origin Mid 16th century: from Latin persistere, from per- ‘through, steadfastly’ + sistere ‘to stand’.
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