persistent
/-ənt; -ənt/ adj
1 refusing to give up 坚持的; 不屈不挠的
She eventually married the most persistentof her admirers. 她终於嫁给了最执著追求她的人.
2
(a) continuing without interruption 持续不断的; 不间断的
[attrib 作定语]
persistent noise, rain, pain 持续的噪音、 雨水、 疼痛
persistent questioning 无休止的讯问.
(b) occurring frequently 反覆出现的; 一再发生的
[attrib 作定语]
persistent attacks of coughing 咳嗽的频繁发作
Despite persistent denials, the rumour continued tospread. 尽管一再否认, 谣言还是不胫而走.