| 单词 | persistently |
| 释义 | persistently (pəʳsɪstəntli ) 1. adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective] If something happens persistently, it happens again and again or for a long time. The allegations have been persistently denied by ministers. People with rail season tickets will get refunds if trains are persistently late. 2. adverb [ADVERB with verb] If someone does something persistently, they do it with determination even though it is difficult or other people are against it. Rachel gently but persistently imposed her will upon Douglas. Slowly, persistently, patiently, we will end this conflict. Synonyms: determinedly, steadily, resolutely, doggedly Collocations: persistently high It said that the sovereign debt crisis in Europe, a global economic slowdown and persistently high oil prices would hit the beleaguered industry hard. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The stagnant economy and persistently high inflation is likely to last for another two years, according to the bank. Times, Sunday Times (2013) On top of this, the population is ageing and government debt is persistently high. Times, Sunday Times (2011) And instead of deflation we have had persistently high inflation. Times, Sunday Times (2012) High street rents remained persistently higher than those in covered shopping centres. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Translations: Chinese: 反复地 Japanese: 繰り返して |
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