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.
双语例句
1. They insist on tastier chocolate than the anaemic British stuff.
他们坚持要比淡而无味的英国货味道更好的巧克力。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The psychologists insist, however, that they are not being prescriptive.
然而，心理学家坚称他们并非一味灌输。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Our buyers insist on high standards of workmanship and materials.
我们的买主对工艺和材料坚持要高标准。
来自《权威词典》
4. Always insist upon seeing your room before booking in.
在住进旅馆之前一定要坚持先看一下你的房间.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. If you insist, we have to declare the meeting off.