1620s, "standing on something," from Latin insistentem (nominative insistens), present participle of insistere (see insist). Meaning "dwelling firmly on something asserted" is from 1868. Related: Insistently.
实用例句
1. The men are very insistent that you leave right away.
他们坚决要求你立即离开。
来自柯林斯例句
2. "When can I see him?" Her tone was insistent now.
“我什么时候能见他？”她的语气变得坚决。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The doctor demurred, but Piercey was insistent.
医生提出异议，但皮尔西却一再坚持。
来自柯林斯例句
4. They were insistent on having a contract for the work.
他们坚持要就这项工作立一份合同。
来自《权威词典》
5. He is insistent on the advocacy of new scientific methods.
