persistent
의미: Continuing firmly in a course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting for a long time or recurring frequently.
Persistent describes both personal determination (a persistent campaigner) and ongoing conditions (persistent rain, persistent problems). When applied to people, it can be admiring (persistent effort) or critical (persistent offender). In medicine, 'persistent' describes symptoms that do not resolve. Common collocations include 'persistent problem,' 'persistent offender,' 'persistent rumours,' and 'persistent pain.' The noun form is 'persistence.'
예문
- Her persistent lobbying of local councillors eventually secured planning permission for the community centre. 她坚持不懈地游说当地议员,最终为社区中心获得了规划许可。Su presión persistente sobre los concejales locales acabó por conseguir el permiso de obras para el centro comunitario.地元議員への粘り強い働きかけにより、彼女はついにコミュニティセンターの建築許可を勝ち取った。지역 의원들에 대한 그녀의 끈질긴 로비 활동은 마침내 커뮤니티 센터의 건축 허가를 이끌어냈다.
- The patient complained of persistent headaches that had failed to respond to over-the-counter painkillers. 患者抱怨持续性头痛,非处方止痛药未能缓解。El paciente se quejaba de dolores de cabeza persistentes que no respondían a los analgésicos de venta libre.患者は市販の鎮痛剤では改善しない持続的な頭痛を訴えた。환자는 일반 진통제로는 호전되지 않는 지속적인 두통을 호소했다.
- Persistent rumours of a takeover had been circulating in the City for weeks before the official announcement. 收购的传闻在正式公告前数周已在伦敦金融城持续流传。Rumores persistentes de una adquisición habían circulado por la City durante semanas antes del anuncio oficial.正式発表の数週間前から、買収に関する絶えない噂がシティで流れていた。공식 발표 전 수 주 동안 인수에 관한 끊이지 않는 소문이 시티에 돌고 있었다.
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맥락: journalism, medical, general
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Latin 'persistens,' present participle of 'persistere' meaning to continue steadfastly, from 'per-' (through, thoroughly) and 'sistere' (to stand, take a stand). Entered English in the 16th century.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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