persistently
adverb uk/pəˈsɪs.tənt.li/ us/pɚˈsɪs.tənt.li/
持续地;顽强存在地
happening repeatedly or for a long time, or difficult to get rid of
It has been a deeply and persistently troubled region. 这一直是一个深陷困境的地区。
Schools with persistently low test scores would get extra funding. 考试分数持续偏低的学校将获得额外的资助。
坚持不懈地;我行我素地
If someone does something persistently, they do it in a determined but often unreasonable way
They have persistently ignored our advice. 他们一直无视我们的建议。
He persistently called at her home, sent letters, and made phone calls. 他不断地造访她家，给她寄信打电话。
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- Officials have expressed concern that persistently high oil prices could trigger higher inflation.
- If a bear is persistently hanging around, you've got to take the food source away.
- As she talks she works persistently on a drawing of roses.