persistence
noun[U]
uk/pəˈsɪs.təns/us/pɚˈsɪs.təns/C2
thefactthat someone or somethingpersists:
持续存在;坚持不懈,执意Mostfinancialanalystshave beensurprisedby the persistenceoftherecession.大多数金融分析家都对这种持续的衰退表示惊讶。
Her persistence andenthusiasmhavehelpedthegrouptoachieveitsinternationalsuccess.她的坚持不懈和极大热情帮助该集团在国际上获得了成功。
Synonym
tenacity
the ability to keep doing something difficult
- perseveranceA years-long political scandal broke last week thanks to the dogged perseverance of local reporters.
 - determinationAfter years of hard work and determination, she was finally promoted to CEO.
 - persistenceHe was known for his persistence in the pursuit of justice.
 - stick-to-it-ivenessUSThis type of work requires a long-term commitment and a lot of stick-to-it-iveness.
 - single-mindednessHer single-mindedness helped her win six US Open singles titles.
 - doggednessTheir sheer doggedness and ambition helped them ignore criticism and carry on.
 
Continuous & permanent
- abiding
 - abidingly
 - ad infinitum
 - around-the-clock
 - be
 - here to stayidiom
 - immanence
 - immanent
 - imperishable
 - incessant
 - perennial
 - permanence
 - permanently
 - perpetuity
 - persevering
 - unrelievedly
 - unremitting
 - unremittingly
 - unwavering
 - wall-to-wall