They persisted in going there in spite of the bad weather.
尽管天气很坏, 们还是坚去那里。
Most of them persist in setting strict demands on themselves.
们大多数人坚严格要求。
He persists in denying his knowledge of it.
一再否认知情。
Though handicapped by poor health, she persisted in working.
她虽身体不好, 还是坚工作。
"Though handicapped by poor health, he persisted in working at the research project."
"虽然身体不好,还是坚这项研究。"
She persisted in her opinion.
她固执见。
Neither rounds nor longways persisted in American folk dancing proper, although both formations are found in children's games, and the still-popular "Virginia Reel" is a longways.