Definition: to continue to do something although it is annoying other people Level: C2
他坚持叫我简，即使我已经纠正过他两次。
He ___persists in calling me Jane, even though I've corrected him twice.
人们坚持让水龙头开着，不必要地浪费水。
People ___persist in leaving the tap running, which wastes water unnecessarily.
经理坚持实施不受欢迎的政策，无视所有反馈。
The manager ___persists in implementing the unpopular policy, ignoring all feedback.
