insisted
US /ɪnˈsɪstɪd/
UK /ɪnˈsɪstɪd/
過去式
1.
堅持, 堅決要求
demanded something forcefully, not accepting refusal
範例:
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She insisted that he apologize for his rude behavior.
她堅持要他為自己的粗魯行為道歉。
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He insisted on paying for dinner, despite my protests.
儘管我反對，他還是堅持要付晚餐的錢。
2.
堅稱, 堅持說
stated something as a fact, even when others disagreed
範例:
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The witness insisted that he had seen the suspect at the crime scene.
證人堅稱他曾在犯罪現場看到嫌疑人。
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Despite the evidence, she insisted on her innocence.
儘管有證據，她還是堅持自己是無辜的。