| 单词 | insist |
| 释义 | insist (ɪnsɪst ) Word forms: insists , insisting , insisted 1. verb B1+ If you insist that something should be done, you say so very firmly and refuse to give in about it. If you insist on something, you say firmly that it must be done or provided. My family insisted that I should not give in, but stay and fight. [VERB that] She insisted on being present at all the interviews. [VERB + on] She insists on all her employees coming to the Christmas lunch she gives every year. [V on n -ing] I didn't want to join in, but Kenneth insisted. [VERB] Synonyms: persist, press (someone), be firm, stand firm 2. verb B2 If you insist that something is the case, you say so very firmly and refuse to say otherwise, even though other people do not believe you. The president insisted that he was acting out of compassion, not opportunism. [VERB that] 'It's not that difficult,' she insists. [VERB with quote] Crippen insisted on his innocence. [VERB + on] Synonyms: assert, state, maintain, hold Collocations: officials insist Residents claimed the price was about 100,000 above market value, but council officials insist they paid a fair price based on the local property market. Times, Sunday Times Officials insist they are committed to working with the guards but a drop in the price of oil has restricted plans. Times, Sunday Times Officials insist that waiting times are under control, and will naturally fluctuate. Times, Sunday Times Officials insist that the general election won't further delay publication. Times, Sunday Times Airport officials insist that absenteeism rates three times higher than usual have not compromised security, although waiting times for screening have increased. Times, Sunday Times Their lawyers and supporters insist that they are innocent and point to evidence of a botched investigation, forced confessions and suspicious forensic evidence. Times, Sunday Times Fracking has divided opinion, with critics saying it creates pollution while supporters insist it could cut energy bills. The Sun One senior officer said his chances were just 20% but supporters insist he will stay. Times, Sunday Times Her supporters insist her appearance, like her previous televised 'confessions', was coerced. Times, Sunday Times The player's supporters insist that financial matters are irrelevant to his performance. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 强调 Japanese: 強要する |
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