persistence

名词 persistence:

1. the property of a continuous and connected period of time
   同义词：continuity
2. persistent determination
   同义词：doggedness, perseverance, persistency, tenacity, tenaciousness, pertinacity
3. the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior
   同义词：perseverance, perseveration

1. Although he's less talented, he won by sheer dogged persistence.
   他虽天赋不高，但全凭坚韧的毅力赢得了胜利。
2. You may not like him, but you have got to admire his persistence.
   你可以不喜欢他，但你不得不佩服他那种坚韧不拔的精神。
3. The doctor couldn't explain the persistence of the fever.
   医生无法解释高烧何以持久不退。
4. His persistence was rewarded when they agreed to resume discussions.
   他们终于同意继续谈判，这是他坚持不懈的结果。