1540s, from Middle French persistance, from persistant "lasting, enduring, permanent," from Latin persistentem (nominative persistens), present participle of persistere (see persist). Often spelled persistance 16c. Related: Persistency.
雙語例句
1. Sandra was determined to become a doctor and her persistence paid off.
桑德拉決心成為醫生，她的堅持取得了成功。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Chandra was determined to become a doctor and her persistence paid off.
錢德拉決心做一名醫生，她的堅持不懈得到了回報。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Skill comes only with practice, patience and persistence.
只有不斷練習，有耐心有毅力，才能學會一門技藝。
來自柯林斯例句
4. His persistence was finally rewarded when the insurance company agreed to pay for the damage.
保險公司同意賠償損失，他的堅持不懈終于得到了回報。
來自《權威詞典》
5. By sheer persistence, I eventually got her to change her mind.