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per.sistHpE5sIst, $pL-v [I](of something unwanted) to continue to exist, or (of a person) to try to do or continue doing something in a determined but often unreasonable way持续,执意If the pain persists, consult a doctor.如果疼痛持续,去看医生。The London Weather Centre predicted that the cold weather would persist throughout the week.伦敦气象中心预测寒冷天气将持续整个星期。Despite the general's promises, the climate of fear in the capital persists.尽管将军许诺,但首都还弥漫着恐惧的气氛。If she refuses to answer your phone calls, just persist (= continue telephoning her) until she does answer.如果她不接你的电话,一直坚持下去直到她接为止。If he persists in asking awkward questions, then send him to the boss.如果他不断问怪问题,就把他打发到老板那里去。The government is persisting with its ambitious public works programme, despite the massive costs involved.尽管牵涉到大笔资金,政府仍然坚持它野心勃勃的公共事业计划。
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