persists; persisted; persisting
persists; persisted; persisting
Learner's definition of PERSIST
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: to continue to do something or to try to do something even though it is difficult or other people want you to stop坚持；执意 -
She had turned him down for a date before, but he persisted and asked her again.以前她拒绝过他的约会邀请，但是他坚持再约她。
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The reporter persisted with his questioning.记者坚持提问。
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If you persist with this behavior, you will be punished.如果你一定要这么做，将会受到惩罚。
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Must you persist in making that noise?难道你非得要继续制造那种噪声吗？
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: to continue to occur or exist beyond the usual, expected, or normal time持续；延续 -
If the pain persists, see a doctor.如果疼痛持续，就要去看医生。
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Doubts about the defendant's story have persisted for some time now.对被告描述的怀疑已经持续一段时间了。
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Rumors persist that they are dating.不断有传言说他们在约会。