| 释义 |
per·sist·ence
\-tən(t)s\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle French, from persister + -ence
1. : the action or fact of persisting : determined or stubborn continuance (as in a course of action) in spite of opposition
< their persistence in pressing the invitation >
< annoyed by the salesman's persistence >
2. : the quality or state of being persistent: as
a. : continued existence
< the persistence of a fever >
b. : power or capacity of continuing in a course in the face of difficulties : perseverance
< developing persistence in children >
c. : continuance of an effect after its cause is removed
< persistence of smoke in the air >
< persistence of sounds >
especially : afterimage — see persistence of vision |