perseverance

/ˌpɜːsəˈvɪərəns/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrəns/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌpər-sə-ˈvir-ən(t)s/ (ame, mw)

perseverance — noun

1. the act of continuing to try to reach a goal, even when you face problems or del

1.名詞B2
釋義

the act of continuing to try to reach a goal, even when you face problems or delays

例句

The research group showed remarkable perseverance, continuing their tests after the first three gave nothing.

collocation: remarkable perseverance

The young pianist needed years of perseverance before she performed at the concert hall.

同義詞
  • persistence

    more neutral; can describe either admirable or annoying continued action

  • determination

    focuses on the firm intention to succeed rather than the continued effort itself

  • tenacity

    suggests a strong grip on a goal and unwillingness to let go; slightly more formal

  • resolve

    emphasises the inner decision to keep going rather than the visible effort

反義詞
  • giving up

    the opposite action of ceasing effort

  • surrender

    implies yielding to difficulty or opposition

文法句型

perseverance in [something]

用法筆記

This sense focuses on the action or instance of continuing despite difficulty. It is often followed by 'in' plus a gerund or noun (e.g., perseverance in learning, perseverance in the face of danger).

常見錯誤

❌I admire his patient and perseverance.
✅I admire his patience and perseverance.
💡'Perseverance' is a noun, not an adjective; it pairs with other nouns joined by 'and'.

2. the quality of being able to keep trying to achieve what you want, especially ov

2.名詞B2
釋義

the quality of being able to keep trying to achieve what you want, especially over a long period of time

例句

The student's perseverance in studying English every day helped her pass the exam on her first try.

collocation: perseverance in studying

Perseverance is the secret behind many successful business owners who started with almost nothing.

同義詞
  • grit

    more informal and emotional; suggests courage and strength of character in tough situations

  • resilience

    focuses on the ability to recover quickly from setbacks rather than to keep going steadily

  • fortitude

    formal; emphasises bravery in enduring pain or hardship

反義詞
  • laziness

    an unwillingness to make an effort at all

  • apathy

    a lack of interest or concern, leading to no effort

常見錯誤

❌She has strong perseverance character.
✅She has strong perseverance.
💡Perseverance itself is a quality; adding 'character' after it is redundant.