insist firmly on; uphold resolutely
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to insist firmly; to uphold with effort; to maintain resolutely
formalOften used in the context of upholding principles, arguments, or positions with determination. Implies active and persistent effort.
Jǐn尽
guǎn管
zāo遭
dào到
duō多
shù数
rén人
de的
fǎn反
duì对
，
tā他
réng仍
lì力
chí持
yì异
yì议
。
Despite opposition from the majority, he still firmly insisted on his dissent.
Zuò作
wéi为
fǎ法
guān官
，
tā他
yī一
zhí直
lì力
chí持
gōng公
zhèng正
。
As a judge, he has always resolutely upheld justice.
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Tā她
zài在
tán谈
pàn判
zhōng中
lì力
chí持
jǐ己
jiàn见
，
zuì最
zhōng终
dá达
chéng成
yǒu有
lì利
tiáo条
jiàn件
。
She staunchly maintained her position during the negotiations and ultimately secured favorable terms.
Duì对
huán环
bǎo保
wèn问
tí题
，
tā他
yī一
guàn贯
lì力
chí持
yán严
gé格
de的
biāo标
zhǔn准
。
On environmental issues, he has consistently insisted on strict standards.