藍玥

resist　 (v.)　抵抗

　to fight against something or someone that is
　attacking you

assist　  (v.)　幫助

　to help

consist　(v.)　由...組成 後常加"of"

　to be made of or formed from something

　　　　　 (v.)　在於 後常加"in"

　to have something as a main and necessary part
　or quality

persist　(v.)　堅持 後常加"in/with"

　to try to do or continue doing something in a
　determined but often unreasonable way

　　　　　 (v.)　存在；持續

　If an unpleasant feeling or situation persists,
　it continues to exist

　insist　  (v.)　堅持 insist on=persist in

　　to say firmly or demand forcefully, especially
　　when others disagree with or oppose what
　　you say

resist

The nation was unable to resist the invasion.

這個國家無力抵抗侵略。

The soldiers resisted the enemy attacks for two days.

軍人抵擋敵人的攻擊已有兩天的時間。

assist

We asked him to assist us in designing a new bridge.

我們請他幫我們設計一座新橋。

The army arrived to assist in the search.

軍隊到達來幫忙搜索。

consist

A university consists of teachers, administrators and students.

大學由教師、行政人員和學生所組成。

It's a simple dish to prepare, consisting mainly of rice
and vegetables.

這道主要由米飯和蔬菜所組成的料理是很容易準備的。

Tolerance consists in respecting the opinions of others.

寬容在於尊重別人的意見。

For her, happiness consists in watching television and
reading magazines.

對她來說，快樂就是看電視和閱讀雜誌。

persist

Why do you persist in writing these things?

你為什麼要堅持寫這些東西呢？

If he persists in asking awkward questions, then send him to
the boss.

如果他堅持要問難以回答的問題，那就帶他去找老闆吧。

If the pain persists, consult a doctor.

如果還是會痛的話就去找醫生吧。
The cold weather is set to persist throughout the week.

這個冷天確定會持續整個星期。

insist

Please go first - I insist!

我堅持你先走。
She insisted on seeing her lawyer.

她堅持要見她的律師。

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