I'm not saying I worked harder as time went on, but at last I persevered with my learning and the work before me seemed easier as time passed.

我不是说随着时间的推移，我更努力了，但至少我一直坚持学习，学习在我面前也似乎变得越来越简单了。

youdao

I persevered and persevered, and in the end my mother had no alternative but to agree to let me study abroad.

我一再坚持，妈妈终于无可奈何地同意让我出国读书。

youdao

But, I persevered in my curiosity.

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