1 persist (in sth/doing sth) to continue doing sth even though other people say that you are wrong or that you cannot do it 坚持，执意（做某事）: If you persist in making so much noise, I shall call the police. 如果你执意那样吵闹下去，我就要报警。

2 to continue to exist 持续: If your symptoms persist you should consult your doctor. 如果你的病征持续，你就应该去看医生。 ➔persistence noun [U]: Finally her persistence was rewarded and she got what she wanted. 她的坚持终于得到回报，她得到了她想要的东西。