persistently
UK/pə'sistəntli/US/pə'sɪstəntlɪ/
B2
Definitions
adv.
In a determined way that continues despite difficulty or opposition
坚持不懈地；持续地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedper-through, thoroughly
+
-entperforming, being in a state
+
-lyin the manner of
=persistently
From persist (per- 'through' + sist 'stand') — to keep standing through obstacles. Persistently = in a way that keeps going through difficulty.
Root st still carries 376 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.persistently high持续偏高
- 2.persistently refuse执意拒绝
- 3.persistently ignore一再忽视
Example Sentences
- 1.
She persistently asked questions until she understood.
- 2.
The problem has persistently resisted every solution.