persist
verb [ I ] uk/pəˈsɪst/ us/pɚˈsɪst/
C2 持续;存留
If an unpleasant feeling or situation persists, it continues to exist.
If the pain persists, consult a doctor. 如果疼痛持续就去看医生。
The cold weather is set to persist throughout the week. 寒冷天气很可能将持续整个星期。
C2 坚持不懈;执意
to try to do or continue doing something in a determined but often unreasonable way
If he persists in asking awkward questions, then send him to the boss. 如果他没完没了地问令人尴尬的问题，就把他打发到老板那里去。
The government is persisting with its ambitious public works programme. 政府在坚持实施其雄心勃勃的市政工程规划。
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- If symptoms persist seek medical attention .
- The cold weather is set to persist throughout the week.
- Despite this accumulation of evidence, the government persisted in doing nothing.
- Must you persist in blaming yourself for what happened?
- 'So would you like me to book tickets?' she persisted.