insist

in'sist

自考高考四级六级考研托福 Collins 4

v. be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
v. assert to be true

v. 坚持, 坚决主张, 强调

Collins 星级

Oxford 级别

1,411

BNC 频率

1,359

使用频率

insist 由前缀 in- 和词根 sist 组成。前缀 in- 表示“在里面”，而 sist 来源于拉丁语 sistere，意为“站立”。整体意思是“坚持站立”，引申为“坚持某种观点或立场”。

例句

1. She insisted on going to the party, even though she was feeling sick.

她坚持要去派对，即使她感觉不舒服。

2. The teacher insisted that all students complete their homework on time.

老师坚持要求所有学生按时完成作业。

3. I insist you try this dish; it’s my favorite!

我坚持让你尝试这个菜；这是我最喜欢的！