persist

1. V-I If something undesirable persists, it continues to exist. (尤指不合意的事物) 继续存在

Contact your doctor if the cough persists. 如果持续咳嗽，就与医生联系。

2. V-I If you persist in doing something, you continue to do it, even though it is difficult or other people are against it. 坚持; 执意

Why do people persist in begging for money in the street?

为什么人们非要在街上讨钱呢？

He urged the United States to persist with its efforts to bring about peace. 他敦促美国坚持努力实现和平。