n.堅持；強(qiáng)調(diào)；堅決主張
The too early insistence on mastery may discourage students. 過早強(qiáng)調(diào)熟練掌握會使學(xué)生喪失信心。
The men were kept on by the firm at the insistence of the Union. 由于工會的堅決要求,公司繼續(xù)雇用了那批工人。
