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英語
If you don’t like it, you should stop it right away,
but if you find it bothersome,
you should keep going.
If something is unpleasant, it’s better to stop immediately,
but if it’s just inconvenient, then it’s worth continuing.
It’s wise to quit right away if you dislike it,
but if it’s simply a hassle, then it’s advisable to persist.
Stop right away if you don’t like it,
but if it’s just a nuisance, then it’s best to push through.
英語(シンプルバージョン)
If you don’t enjoy it, stop,
but if it’s just hard work, keep at it.
Quit if you hate it,
but push through if it’s just inconvenient.
If it’s not your thing, quit,
but if it’s just a hassle, persevere.
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hassle
US /ˈhæs.əl/ UK /ˈhæs.əl/
A hassle is a situation that is difficult
and involves problems, effort, or arguments with people.
If someone hassles you,
they cause problems for you,
often by repeatedly telling you
or asking you to do something, in an annoying way.
(a situation causing) difficulty or trouble:
something that is annoying,
because it causes problems or is difficult to do
a situation that is annoying
because it involves doing something difficult
or complicated that needs a lot of effort
a situation that causes problems for you
or that annoys you very much
persist
US /pɚˈsɪst/ UK /pəˈsɪst/
If something undesirable persists,
it continues to exist.
If you persist in doing something,
you continue to do it,
even though it is difficult
or other people are against it.
If an unpleasant feeling or situation persists,
it continues to exist:
to continue to do something,
although this is difficult,
or other people oppose it
to continue to do something
despite difficulties or opposition,
in a way that can seem
to continue to do
or say something in a determined way
persevere
US /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr/ UK /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪər/
If you persevere with something,
you keep trying to do it
and do not give up,
even though it is difficult.
to continue making an effort to do
or achieve something,
even when this is difficult or takes a long time:
to continue trying to do something
in a very determined way
in spite of difficulties – use this to show approval
to continue trying to do or achieve something despite difficulties
to continue trying to achieve something difficult