| 单词 | persistence |
| 释义 | persistence (once / 1591 pages) n Persistence is the ability to stick with something. If you practice the violin for over a year in order to play "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" perfectly, that's persistence! Persistence can also mean something that lasts for a very long time. The persistence of bullying, despite years of efforts by the school, has frustrated many parents. Bed bugs are known for their persistence. Despite near eradication in the 1950s, they are back and harder to eliminate than ever. WORD FAMILYpersistence: persistences+/persist: persisted, persistency, persistent, persisting, persists/persistency: persistencies/persistent: persistence, persistently/persisting: persistingly USAGE EXAMPLESIn “Mastering the Art of Quitting,” for example, Peg Streep and Alan Bernstein reject the “myth of persistence.” New York Times(Jan 01, 2017) The persistence capped a dominant defensive effort by the Cavaliers in a 69-56 win. Washington Post(Dec 28, 2016) Victor adds new bits to an existing sequence each week, so regulars are rewarded for their persistence. Los Angeles Times(Dec 23, 2016) 1n the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior Syn|Hyper perseverance, perseveration continuance, continuation the act of continuing an activity without interruption 2n persistent determination Syn|Hyper doggedness, perseverance, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness, tenacity determination, purpose the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose 3n the property of a continuous and connected period of time Syn|Hyper continuity durability, enduringness, lastingness, strength permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force |
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