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- persistent [pə'sɪstənt]
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1.
adj
showing persistence
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2.
adj
incessantly repeated; unrelenting
- your persistent questioning
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3.
adj
(of plant parts) remaining attached to the plant after the normal time of withering
- a fruit surrounded by a persistent perianth
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adj
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5.
adj
[zoology]
(of parts normally present only in young stages) present in the adult
- persistent gills in axolotls
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6.
adj
continuing to grow or develop after the normal period of growth
- persistent teeth
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7.
adj
(of a chemical, esp when used as an insecticide) slow to break down; not easily degradable
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1.
adj
showing persistence
Examples
- This is a rich wine with a persistent aroma.
- 此酒芳香醇厚绵长。 → rich
- rabbits are persistent breeders → breeder
- your persistent questioning → persistent
- a fruit surrounded by a persistent perianth → persistent
- persistent gills in axolotls → persistent
- persistent teeth → persistent
- 坚持学习，始能不断进步。
- Steady progress can only be the result of persistent study. or Only persistent study yields steady progress. → 始
- 他们百折不挠，再接再厉，终于达到了目的。
- The goal has been finally attained through their dauntless and persistent efforts. → 再接再厉
- 对于那些难解决的问题， 我们要做好打持久战的准备。
- For problems that are difficult to solve, we must be ready for a persistent fight. → 持久战
- 这种药剂具有持效期长等优点。
- This medicine has advantages such as a persistent effect. → 持效期
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