persist /pəˈsɪst/ CET4 TEM4 ( persisting, persisted, persists )

• 1. 

  V-I If something undesirable persists, it continues to exist. (尤指不合意的事物) 继续存在

  例：

  Contact your doctor if the cough persists.

  如果持续咳嗽，就与医生联系。

• 2. 

  V-I If you persist in doing something, you continue to do it, even though it is difficult or other people are against it. 坚持; 执意

  例：

  Why do people persist in begging for money in the street?

  为什么人们非要在街上讨钱呢？

  例：

  He urged the United States to persist with its efforts to bring about peace.

  他敦促美国坚持努力实现和平。