1580s, from Latin insistere "persist, dwell upon, stand upon," from in- "upon" (see in- (2)) + sistere "take a stand" (see assist). Perhaps in some cases a back-formation from insistence. Related: Insisted; insisting.
雙語例句
1. They insist on tastier chocolate than the anaemic British stuff.
他們堅持要比淡而無味的英國貨味道更好的巧克力。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The psychologists insist, however, that they are not being prescriptive.
然而，心理學家堅稱他們並非一味灌輸。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Our buyers insist on high standards of workmanship and materials.
我們的買主對工藝和材料堅持要高標準。
來自《權威詞典》
4. Always insist upon seeing your room before booking in.
在住進旅館之前一定要堅持先看一下你的房間.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
5. If you insist, we have to declare the meeting off.