| 词组 | insist on/upon |
| 释义 | insist on/upon ! Insist upon is more formal than insist on, and is mostly used in writing. 1. insist on/upon sth to demand something or demand to do something because you think it is important, and refuse to accept or do anything else insist on doing sth ▪ Guy insisted on paying for the meal, so I offered to cook him dinner some time. insist on sth ▪ The big Hollywood stars often insist on having their own personal bodyguards with them. ■ SIMILAR TO: demand 2. insist on/upon sth to behave in a particular way and refuse to behave in a different way, especially when other people think that your behaviour is surprising, annoying, or may cause something bad to happen insist on doing sth ▪ He insisted on bringing his dog everywhere with him. ▪ If you insist on carrying cash, beware of pickpockets. ▪ I wish she wouldn't insist on calling me Chrissy-poos. |
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