persistently

柯林斯詞典

1. ADV If something happens persistently, it happens again and again or for a long time. 反復(fù)地; 一直
The allegations have been persistently denied by ministers. 這些說(shuō)法一次次地被部長(zhǎng)們否認(rèn)。
2. ADV If someone does something persistently, they do it with determination even though it is difficult or other people are against it. 堅(jiān)定地[ADV with v]
Rachel gently but persistently imposed her will on Doug. 雷切爾溫和而堅(jiān)定地將她的意志強(qiáng)加在道格身上。