B2 noun 중립

persist

/pəˈsɪst/

To continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or failure. It also refers to a state or condition that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

예시

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1

If the cough persists for more than a week, you should consult a physician.

If the cough continues for more than a week, you should consult a physician.

2

The committee decided to persist with the current strategy despite the initial setbacks.

The committee decided to continue with the current strategy despite the initial setbacks.

3

I don't know why you persist in wearing those old, beat-up sneakers.

I don't know why you keep wearing those old, beat-up sneakers.

어휘 가족

명사
persistence
Verb
persist
부사
persistently
형용사
persistent
관련
persistency
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Per-Sister': A sister who 'persists' by constantly asking to borrow your clothes through the door.

빠른 퀴즈

If the rain _____, the outdoor concert will have to be moved inside.

정답!

정답은: persists

예시

1

If the cough persists for more than a week, you should consult a physician.

everyday

If the cough continues for more than a week, you should consult a physician.

2

The committee decided to persist with the current strategy despite the initial setbacks.

formal

The committee decided to continue with the current strategy despite the initial setbacks.

3

I don't know why you persist in wearing those old, beat-up sneakers.

informal

I don't know why you keep wearing those old, beat-up sneakers.

4

Research indicates that certain social inequalities persist even in highly developed economies.

academic

Research indicates that certain social inequalities continue to exist even in highly developed economies.

5

We must persist in our marketing efforts to capture a larger share of the market.

business

We must continue our marketing efforts to capture a larger share of the market.

어휘 가족

명사
persistence
Verb
persist
부사
persistently
형용사
persistent
관련
persistency

자주 쓰는 조합

persist in doing something to continue doing something despite obstacles
persist with a plan to keep following a specific plan
symptoms persist medical signs that do not go away
problems persist issues that continue to happen
rumors persist stories that continue to be told despite lack of proof

자주 쓰는 구문

persist in the face of

to continue despite a specific challenge

stubbornly persist

to refuse to stop in an annoying or firm way

persist to the end

to continue until the very conclusion

자주 혼동되는 단어

persist vs insist

Insist means to demand something forcefully, while persist means to continue an action or state over time.

persist vs persevere

Persevere almost always has a positive connotation (working hard toward a goal), whereas persist can be used for negative things like a disease or an annoying habit.

📝

사용 참고사항

When used for people, it often takes the preposition 'in' followed by a gerund (persist in lying). When used for things like weather or symptoms, it is usually used without an object.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'persist to do' (infinitive), but the correct pattern is 'persist in doing' (gerund).

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Per-Sister': A sister who 'persists' by constantly asking to borrow your clothes through the door.

📖

어원

From the Latin 'persistere', meaning 'to continue steadfastly,' which combines 'per' (throughly) and 'sistere' (to stand).

문법 패턴

Intransitive verb (does not require a direct object) Commonly followed by 'in' + -ing Third-person singular: persists; Past tense: persisted
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many Western cultures, 'persistence' is highly valued as a key personality trait for professional and personal success, often associated with the 'American Dream'.

빠른 퀴즈

If the rain _____, the outdoor concert will have to be moved inside.

정답!

정답은: persists

관련 단어

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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