persistent

• adj. 固执的，坚持的；持久稳固的

来自persist,坚持。

persistent (adj.)

1723, from persistence or from Latin persistentem (nominative persistens), present participle of persistere (see persist). Related: Persistently.

1. Shoppers picked their way through puddles caused by persistent rain.

购物的人们小心翼翼地择路避开由于连续下雨形成的水坑。

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2. His cough grew more persistent until it never stopped.

他咳嗽持续的时间越来越长，直到咳个不停。

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3. Persistent damage or inadequate healing may lead to chronic lameness.

反复受伤或治疗不当可导致长期跛足。

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4. Johnny was the most persistent and most harmless of her admirers.

约翰尼是追她的人中最痴心、最没有心机的一个。

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5. His persistent attempts to complain to his superiors were blocked and ignored.

他一再试图向上级投诉，但都被挡了回来并置之不理。

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