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TOEFL BNC: 8650 COCA: 7491

persistence

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
persistence /pɚˈsɪstəns/ noun
persistence
/pɚˈsɪstəns/
noun
Learner's definition of PERSISTENCE
[noncount]
1 
: the quality that allows someone to continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult or opposed by other people坚持不懈；执意
2 
: the state of occurring or existing beyond the usual, expected, or normal time持续；延续 — usually + of
TOEFL BNC: 8650 COCA: 7491

persistence

noun

per·​sis·​tence pər-ˈsi-stən(t)s How to pronounce persistence (audio)
-ˈzi-
1
: the action or fact of persisting
2
: the quality or state of being persistent
especially : perseverance

Synonyms

Example Sentences

He admired her dogged persistence in pursuing the job. His persistence in asking for a raise was finally rewarded. She has shown a lot of persistence.
Recent Examples on the Web The hunger and persistence have paid off in a major way. Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2022 Teal shared a special thank you message in a post on the Hampton Beach Residents & Friends Facebook group, and lauded Asci's persistence in the search for her family heirloom. Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022 This sort of persistence by producers like Dunn has led to the trebling of U.S. oil production to 11 million barrels per day in just a decade. Christopher Helman, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 In the United States, outsiders with resources and persistence, such as activists and journalists, can try to use the legal crowbar of the Freedom of Information Act to pry facts loose. Daniel Ford, The New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2022 The persistence of a country’s internal politics beneath the occupier’s yoke repeatedly features in the story that Ms. Kochanski tells. Andrew Stuttaford, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 Sweeney’s been pursuing her acting dream for 10 years already, proving that talent, plus persistence really can lead to the red carpet. Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 Administration officials say the bill cleared Congress last week because of a deep coalition and persistence. Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2022 As administration officials see it, the bill cleared Congress last week because of a deep coalition and unrelenting persistence. Josh Boak, ajc, 1 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of persistence was in 1546
TOEFL BNC: 8650 COCA: 7491
persistence

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + PERSISTENCE | PERSISTENCE + VERB | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤dogged, stubborn頑強的／固執的堅持▸➤great, remarkable, sheer驚人的／非凡的／純粹的毅力VERB + PERSISTENCE➤demonstrate, show表現得很堅持➤require, take需要／要求毅力◇a challenge that requires persistence and skill需要毅力和技巧的挑戰PERSISTENCE + VERB➤be rewarded, pay off堅持得到回報◇My persistence in demanding my rights finally paid off.我對自己權利的堅持終於獲得了回報。PREPOSITION➤by persistence憑藉堅持◇By sheer persistence, I eventually got her to change her mind.我全憑堅持不懈最終使她改變了主意。➤through persistence通過堅持◇He achieved success through dogged persistence.他靠着堅持不懈取得了成功。

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