persistence

英 [pə'sɪst(ə)ns] 美 [pɚ'sɪstəns]
  • n. 持续;固执;存留;坚持不懈;毅力

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》

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