transcription, транскрипция: [ pə(r)sɪstənt ]
1.
Something that is persistent continues to exist or happen for a long time; used especially about bad or undesirable states or situations.
His cough grew more persistent until it never stopped...
Shoppers picked their way through puddles caused by persistent rain.
ADJ
2.
Someone who is persistent continues trying to do something, even though it is difficult or other people are against it.
...a persistent critic of the government’s transport policies...
ADJ