[chí xù]
（延续） last; continue; sustain
The earthquake continued for about two minutes.
地震持续了大约两分钟。
The blockade is likely to last for some time.
封锁可能要持续一段时间。
（连续地） continued; sustained
sustained growth of production
生产的持续发展
stable, sustained and coordinated development
持续、 稳定、 协调的发展
keep up a steady increase in the output of crude oil
使原油产量持续稳定上升