[jiān chí]
[動]
persist in; persevere in; uphold; insist on; stick to; adhere to
persist in one's errors
堅持錯誤
persist in the principle of steady, sustained economical development
堅持長期穩定發展經濟的方針
persevere in reform and the open policy
堅持改革開放
uphold solidarity among the nationalities
堅持民族團結
uphold equality among the nationalities
堅持民族平等
adhere to principles; uphold principles; stick to principles
堅持原則
insist upon the fulfilment of a contract
堅持履行合同
adhere to the original plan
堅持原來的計劃
uphold the truth; hold firmly to the truth
堅持真理
hold out a little longer
再堅持一會兒
They will only triumph by persevering in their struggle against natural calamities.
他們只有堅持與自然災害搏斗， 才能取得勝利。
They insisted on it that the motor should be repaired as soon as possible.
他們堅持電[發]動機應當盡快修理。
Convinced of the accuracy of the data, they stuck to their opinion.
由于深信數據準確無誤， 他們堅持自己的意見。