VERB
顽强坚持；执著
If you persist in doing something, you continue to do it, even though it is difficult or other people are against it.
例句
Why does Britain persist in running down its defence forces?...
为什么英国要坚持消减其军事防御力量？
He urged the United States to persist with its efforts to bring about peace...
他敦促美国继续进行和平斡旋。