新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

persistent

英  [pəˈsɪstənt]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1(坏的或令人不悦的状态或情形)持续存在的

    Something that is persistent continues to exist or happen for a long time; used especially about bad or undesirable states or situations.

    近义词

    continuous , constant , relentless , perpetual , incessant

    双语例句

    例:

    Her position as national leader has been weakened by persistent fears of another coup attempt.

    由于人们一直担心再次政变,她的国家领导人地位被削弱了。

    例:

    His cough grew more persistent until it never stopped.

    他的咳嗽时间愈来愈长,直到咳个不停。

    例:

    The public has to be reassured that children are safe from persistent predatory offenders.

    需要让公众放心的是,孩子们不会被抢劫惯犯伤害。

    2坚持不懈的 , 执著的

    Someone who is persistent continues trying to do something, even though it is difficult or other people are against it.

    双语例句

    例:

    a persistent critic of the president.

    一个一直批评总统的人。

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