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Persistently People Persistent  Persistent Adv Graded 副词   [Adv V

Persistently, as an adverb, describes something that happens again and again, for a long time, or is done with determination despite difficulty.

Persistently, as an adverb, describes something that happens again and again, for a long time, or is done with determination despite difficulty.

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/pə(r)sɪ̱stəntli/
1
[ADV-GRADED 副词]一次又一次地;一直 If something happens persistently, it happens again and again or for a long time.
  [ADV with v]
  • The allegations have been persistently denied by ministers...

    这些说法被部长们一再否认。

  • People with rail season tickets will get refunds if trains are persistently late.

    如果火车一再晚点,持铁路季票的人会得到退款。

2
[ADV-GRADED 副词]坚持不懈地;锲而不舍地;不屈不挠地 If someone does something persistently, they do it with determination even though it is difficult or other people are against it.
  [ADV with v]
  • Rachel gently but persistently imposed her will upon Douglas...

    雷切尔委婉但执著地把自己的意愿强加给道格拉斯。

  • Slowly, persistently, patiently, we will end this conflict.

    慢慢来,耐心坚持,我们会解决这场冲突的。


LDC
persistentper‧sis‧tent /pəˈsɪstənt $ pər-/ ●○○ AWL adjective
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1[usually before noun] continuing to exist or happen, especially for longer than is usual or desirable:  persistent rumours persistent headaches a persistent problem persistent rain2continuing to do something, although this is difficult, or other people warn you not to do it:  If she hadn’t been so persistent she might not have gotten the job. persistent efforts Persistent offenders (=people who often break the law) face a prison sentence.persistently adverb:  persistently low rainfall
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persistently

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坚持地(60%),固执地(40%)
adv.坚持地;固执地

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