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.
权威例句
1. The men are very insistent that you leave right away.
他们坚决要求你立即离开。
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。
3. The doctor demurred, but Piercey was insistent.
医生提出异议,但皮尔西却一再坚持。
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。
5. He is insistent on the advocacy of new scientific methods.