persistence
/pəˈsɪstəns/ · /pɚˈsɪstəns/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5483 in the learning path
坚持不懈；毅力
Definitions
n. continued effort despite difficulties or delays
坚持不懈；毅力
n. the fact of continuing to exist over time
持续存在；存留
Example
After weeks of practice, his persistence finally paid off.
经过几周练习，他的坚持终于有了回报。
The persistence of poverty suggests that economic growth alone cannot guarantee better living conditions for every household.
贫困的持续存在表明，仅靠经济增长无法保证每个家庭的生活条件都得到改善。
Collocations
- show persistence
- persistence pays off
- the persistence of poverty
Word family
- persist (v.)
- persistent (adj.)
- persistently (adv.)
Synonyms
- perseverance
- continuance
Usage tip
既可指人的毅力，也可指问题或现象持续存在。
FAQ
- What does persistence mean?
- continued effort despite difficulties or delays the fact of continuing to exist over time
- How is persistence pronounced?
- UK /pəˈsɪstəns/, US /pɚˈsɪstəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
