"insisted" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 堅持

Definition

這是「insist」的過去式，表示在別人不同意或猶豫時，仍然堅定而反覆地表示某事是真的，或某事應該發生。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

常見搭配有 'insist on + 名詞/動名詞' 和 'insist that + 子句'。這個詞通常表示很強的堅持，在某些語境裡也可能帶有「固執」的意思。不要把它和單純的 'suggested' 或 'asked' 混淆。

Examples

She insisted on paying for dinner.

她**堅持**要付晚餐的錢。

He insisted that he was right.

他**堅持**說自己是對的。

My mom insisted on taking an umbrella.

我媽媽**堅持**要帶傘。

I told him it wasn't necessary, but he insisted.

我告訴他沒這個必要，但他還是**堅持**。

They insisted on seeing the manager before leaving.

他們**堅持**要在離開前見經理。

She insisted that everything was fine, even though she looked upset.

她**堅持**說一切都很好，雖然她看起來很難過。