persistent
/pəˈsɪstənt/ · /pərˈsɪstənt/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #5526 in the learning path
持续的；反复出现的
Definitions
adj. continuing for a long time or happening repeatedly
持续的；反复出现的
adj. continuing to try despite difficulty or opposition
坚持不懈的；执着的
Example
A persistent cough kept me awake throughout the night.
持续的咳嗽让我整夜都睡不着。
Persistent shortages of affordable housing can force young adults to delay leaving their family homes.
经济适用住房持续短缺，可能迫使年轻人推迟搬离父母家的计划。
Collocations
- a persistent cough
- a persistent problem
- persistent efforts
- persistent shortages
Word family
- persist (v.)
- persistence (n.)
- persistently (adv.)
Synonyms
- continuing
- relentless
Antonyms
- intermittent
Usage tip
修饰问题常含负面意味；修饰人可表示坚持不懈。
FAQ
- What does persistent mean?
- continuing for a long time or happening repeatedly continuing to try despite difficulty or opposition
- How is persistent pronounced?
- UK /pəˈsɪstənt/, US /pərˈsɪstənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
