| 词组 | insist on/upon |
| 释义 | phraseinsist 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 elseinsist 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: demand2. 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 happeninsist 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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