insisted
US /ɪnˈsɪstɪd/
UK /ɪnˈsɪstɪd/
过去式
1.
坚持, 坚决要求
demanded something forcefully, not accepting refusal
示例:
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She insisted that he apologize for his rude behavior.
她坚持要他为自己的粗鲁行为道歉。
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He insisted on paying for dinner, despite my protests.
尽管我反对，他还是坚持要付晚餐的钱。
2.
坚称, 坚持说
stated something as a fact, even when others disagreed
示例:
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The witness insisted that he had seen the suspect at the crime scene.
证人坚称他曾在犯罪现场看到嫌疑人。
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Despite the evidence, she insisted on her innocence.
尽管有证据，她还是坚持自己是无辜的。