persist

vi.

1. 坚持；固执[（+in/with）]
   Why do you persist in writing these things?

   你为什么要坚持写这些东西呢？

2. 持续；存留
   The storm persisted for a week.

   暴风雨持续了一个星期。

vt.

1. 坚持说，反复说[Y][+that]
   He persisted that he had nothing to do with robbery.

   他坚持说他与抢劫毫无关系。