persistence
英 [pə'sɪst(ə)ns]
美[pɚ'sɪstəns]
- n. 持续；固执；存留；坚持不懈；毅力
词态变化
复数: persistences;
英文词源
- persistence (n.)
- 1540s, from Middle French persistance, from persistant "lasting, enduring, permanent," from Latin persistentem (nominative persistens), present participle of persistere (see persist). Often spelled persistance 16c. Related: Persistency.
双语例句
- 1. Sandra was determined to become a doctor and her persistence paid off.
- 桑德拉决心成为医生，她的坚持取得了成功。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. Chandra was determined to become a doctor and her persistence paid off.
- 钱德拉决心做一名医生，她的坚持不懈得到了回报。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. Skill comes only with practice, patience and persistence.
- 只有不断练习，有耐心有毅力，才能学会一门技艺。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. His persistence was finally rewarded when the insurance company agreed to pay for the damage.
- 保险公司同意赔偿损失，他的坚持不懈终于得到了回报。
来自《权威词典》
- 5. By sheer persistence, I eventually got her to change her mind.
- 我全凭坚持不懈最终使她改变了主意.
来自《简明英汉词典》