persistent
US /pɚˈsɪs.tənt/
UK /pəˈsɪs.tənt/
形容詞
1.
堅持不懈的, 持續的, 頑強的
continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition
範例:
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She was persistent in her efforts to learn English.
她堅持不懈地學習英語。
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His persistent questioning eventually led to the truth.
他堅持不懈的追問最終揭示了真相。
2.
持續的, 頑固的, 持久的
(of an unwanted phenomenon) continuing to exist or occur over a prolonged period
範例:
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The persistent cough kept him awake all night.
持續的咳嗽讓他整夜未眠。
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We need to find a solution for this persistent problem.
我們需要找到解決這個持續存在的問題的方法。