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过去式
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坚持, 持续
to continue a course of action with determination, even when faced with challenges or discouragement
- Despite his injury, the athlete persisted in training for the marathon.
尽管受伤，这位运动员仍坚持为马拉松训练。
- The writer persisted in submitting her manuscript to publishers, even after receiving multiple rejections.
这位作家坚持将她的手稿提交给出版商，即使收到了多次拒绝。
- She persisted in her studies, even though her friends constantly urged her to take a break.
她坚持学习，尽管她的朋友不断催促她休息。
- The protesters persisted in their demands for justice, refusing to back down despite the harsh conditions.
抗议者坚持他们的正义要求，尽管条件艰苦，拒绝让步。
- He persisted in building his business, even when others told him it would never succeed.
他坚持建立自己的事业，即使别人告诉他永远不会成功。
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持续, 持久
to last beyond the typical or anticipated duration
- The storm persisted for several days, far longer than the forecast had predicted.
风暴持续了数天，远比预测的时间长。
- Even after treatment, the symptoms persisted, causing concern for the doctors.
即使在治疗后，症状持续存在，引起了医生们的担忧。
- The rumor persisted long after the event had been clarified and debunked.
在事件被澄清和揭穿后，谣言仍然持续了很长时间。
- The smell of smoke persisted in the air, even after the fire had been extinguished.
即使火被扑灭后，烟味仍在空气中持续。
- The memory of that day persisted in his mind for years, refusing to fade.
那天的记忆在他的脑海中持续了多年，拒绝褪色。
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持续, 坚持
to stay in a consistent state or condition without changing over time, despite external factors
- The old stone building has persisted through centuries of weather and conflict.
古老的石头建筑在几个世纪的风雨和冲突中屹立不倒。
- Her love for painting has persisted since childhood, unchanged by time.
她对绘画的热爱自童年以来一直持续，未被时间改变。
- Despite technological advances, handwritten letters have persisted as a sentimental way to communicate.
尽管技术进步，手写信件作为一种感性的交流方式仍然存在。
- His calm demeanor persisted, even under intense pressure at work.
他冷静的举止持续着，即使在工作压力很大的情况下。
- The community’s reliance on traditional farming techniques has persisted, despite the availability of modern tools.
尽管有现代工具可用，社区对传统耕作技术的依赖依然存在。