an occasion when you demand something and refuse to accept opposition, or when you say firmly that something is true

Insistence on better working conditions by the union has resulted in fewer employee absences. 工会坚决要求改善工作条件使得员工缺勤的现象有所减少。

At her father's insistence, Amelia's been moved into a new class. 基于阿梅莉亚父亲的坚决要求，她被转到了一个新班。

[ + that ] Her insistence that she should have the best room annoyed everyone. 她坚持要最好的房间，这使大家都很恼火。