[jiān chí]
[动]
persist in; persevere in; uphold; insist on; stick to; adhere to
persist in one's errors
坚持错误
persist in the principle of steady, sustained economical development
坚持长期稳定发展经济的方针
persevere in reform and the open policy
坚持改革开放
uphold solidarity among the nationalities
坚持民族团结
uphold equality among the nationalities
坚持民族平等
adhere to principles; uphold principles; stick to principles
坚持原则
insist upon the fulfilment of a contract
坚持履行合同
adhere to the original plan
坚持原来的计划
uphold the truth; hold firmly to the truth
坚持真理
hold out a little longer
再坚持一会儿
They will only triumph by persevering in their struggle against natural calamities.
他们只有坚持与自然灾害搏斗， 才能取得胜利。
They insisted on it that the motor should be repaired as soon as possible.
他们坚持电[发]动机应当尽快修理。
Convinced of the accuracy of the data, they stuck to their opinion.
由于深信数据准确无误， 他们坚持自己的意见。