persists
US /pərˈsɪsts/
UK /pəˈsɪsts/
動詞
1.
持續, 堅持
continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition
範例:
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If the problem persists, you should see a doctor.
如果問題持續存在，你應該去看醫生。
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She persists in her efforts despite repeated failures.
儘管屢次失敗，她仍然堅持不懈。
2.
存在, 持續
continue to exist; last
範例:
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The tradition still persists in some remote areas.
這種傳統在一些偏遠地區仍然存在。
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The smell of smoke persists in the air.
煙味在空氣中瀰漫不散。