persevere UK [ˌpɜ:.sɪ'vɪər] US [ˌpɝ:.sə'vɪr] mainly approving verb intransitive ■to try to do or continue doing something in a determined way, despite having problems 锲而不舍,坚持不懈•It looks as if the policy will be a success, providing that the government perseveres and does not give in to its critics.看来如果政府锲而不舍,不向批评家屈服,这项政策就有可能成功。 •The education director is persevering in his attempt to obtain additional funding for the school.教育局长正坚持不懈地为该校争取更多资金补助。 •Despite receiving little support, the women are persevering with their crusade to fight crime.尽管得不到甚么支持,这些妇女仍然坚持与犯罪搏斗。 |