“坚持”在英语中有多种常见表达,具体使用需结合语境:
1、 persist(动词,强调持续不懈,即使面对困难也不放弃)
例句:Despite repeated failures, he persisted in his research. (尽管屡次失败,他仍坚持研究。)
2、 insist on(动词短语,表示“坚持要求”或“坚持主张”,后接名词、代词或动名词)
例句:She insisted on paying for her own meal. (她坚持要自己付饭钱。)
3、 stick to(动词短语,表示“坚持”某种原则、计划或决定)
例句:You should stick to your diet if you want to lose weight. (如果你想减肥,就应该坚持饮食计划。)
4、 persevere(动词,更正式,强调在逆境中持续努力)
例句:Only by persevering can we achieve our goals. (只有坚持不懈,我们才能实现目标。)
5、 keep/hold on to(动词短语,表示“坚持”某种信念、想法或东西)
例句:Keep/Hold on to your dreams, no matter what happens. (无论发生什么,都要坚持你的梦想。)
6、 be steadfast in(短语,表示“坚定地”或“不屈不挠地”做某事)
例句:He was steadfast in his belief that justice would prevail. (他坚信正义终将胜利。)
7、 carry on(动词短语,在特定语境下可表示“坚持”做某事,尤其是面对挑战时)
例句:Despite the difficulties, they carried on with their work. (尽管困难重重,他们还是坚持工作。)