insist persevere persist

2017-05-19 3 則留言:

堅持

insist  個人意見的堅持

    I didn't want to go, but she insisted.

   She insisted that I (should) go.

    The source for my story insisted that I not reveal his/her name.


persevere  努力不懈堅持
                     沒有受詞 , Vi

    She persevered in her studies and graduated near the top of her class.

    Even though he was tired, he persevered and finished the race.


persist   1.有人不喜歡,反對的堅持;
               2.一段不舒服的時間持續
               沒有受詞 , Vi

1.
    The reporter persisted with his questioning.

    If you persist with this behavior, you will be punished.

 2.
    If the pain persists, see a doctor.

    Doubts about the defendant's story have persisted for some time now.

    Rumors persist that they are dating.

aggression vs invasion

2017-05-10 沒有留言:

aggression
 
    暴力威脅,因生氣而產生的暴力威脅,但還沒出手
    攻擊

    dangerous dogs showing aggression toward people



invasion
 
    侵略,入侵。都打到你家的侵略行動

    The enemy launched/mounted an invasion.