音樂和舞蹈一直持續到凌晨兩點。

　　There was music and dancing till two in the morning.

　　這些將會持續影響他的一生。

　　The effects will last for the whole of his life.

　　據估計，這項工程將持續四年。

　　It is estimated the project will last four years.

　　持續的罷工開始嚴重破壞國家經濟。

　　Continuing strikes are beginning to play havoc with the national economy.

　　今年銷售呈持續增長的趨勢。

　　This year saw a continuation in the upward trend in sales.