1620s, "standing on something," from Latin insistentem (nominative insistens), present participle of insistere (see insist). Meaning "dwelling firmly on something asserted" is from 1868. Related: Insistently.
1. The men are very insistent that you leave right away.
他们坚决要求你立即离开。
来自柯林斯例句
2. "When can I see him?" Her tone was insistent now.
“我什么时候能见他?”她的语气变得坚决。
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3. The doctor demurred, but Piercey was insistent.
医生提出异议,但皮尔西却一再坚持。
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4. They were insistent on having a contract for the work.
他们坚持要就这项工作立一份合同。
来自《权威词典》
5. He is insistent on the advocacy of new scientific methods.
1620s, "standing on something," from Latin insistentem (nominative insistens), present participle of insistere (see insist). Meaning "dwelling firmly on something asserted" is from 1868. Related: Insistently.
双语例句
1. The men are very insistent that you leave right away.
他们坚决要求你立即离开。
来自柯林斯例句
2. "When can I see him?" Her tone was insistent now.
“我什么时候能见他?”她的语气变得坚决。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The doctor demurred, but Piercey was insistent.
医生提出异议,但皮尔西却一再坚持。
来自柯林斯例句
4. They were insistent on having a contract for the work.
他们坚持要就这项工作立一份合同。
来自《权威词典》
5. He is insistent on the advocacy of new scientific methods.