persistent
adj
1 refusing to give up 坚持的; 不屈不挠的
She eventually married the most persistentof her admirers. 她终於嫁给了最执著追求她的人.
2
(a) continuing without interruption 持续不断的; 不间断的
[attrib 作定语]
persistent noise, rain, pain 持续的噪音、 雨水、 疼痛
persistent questioning 无休止的讯问.
(b) occurring frequently 反覆出现的; 一再发生的
[attrib 作定语]
persistent attacks of coughing 咳嗽的频繁发作
Despite persistent denials, the rumour continued tospread. 尽管一再否认, 谣言还是不胫而走.
Even before India won independence from its British rulers, it was clear that Gandhi was the key figure and leader in the struggle of 380 million Indians to govern themselves.