persist 和 persevere都是坚持的意思,但有什么区别么?是否可以互换?

persist:后接in 用于褒义指坚持继续做某事,有时用于贬义,指不听劝告,顽固坚持.
persevere:后接in或on 含褒义,强调坚持不懈的努力.
eg：
Even though everybody told him he was wrong,he persisted in his opinion.
If you persevere with your search for a job,you are sure to find it soon.