英语单词 | continuous |
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英美音标 | 英 [kən'tɪnjuəs] 美 [kən'tɪnjuəs] |
中文释义 | adj.连续的;继续的;连绵不断的 |
英语例句 | (1) The atmosphere is a continuous layer of gases. (2) We've had three weeks of continuous rain. (3) I look forward to your continuous support. (4) War had been literally continuous. (5) On holidays, we can see a continuous line of cars on highways. |
中文例句 | (1) 大气圈是连续的气体层。 (2) 我们这里连续三周下雨不停。 (3) 我期望各位继续的支持。 (4) 战争几乎连绵不断。 (5) 在假期,我们能看到高速公路上连绵不断的车流。 |
vocabulary简明 | The adjective continuous describes something that occurs over space or time without interruption. Some computer fans make a continuous noise — a constant buzz — that can drive you to distraction. |
vocabulary扩展 | Continuous things don’t stop, not even for a coffee break. A continuous sheet of ice has no cracks, a continuous noise never pauses, and a continuous line of railroad is the kind you want if you’re on a train. Continual, on the other hand, is used to describe things that start and stop occasionally. Use continuous for anything that goes on and on. |
柯林斯解释 | 1 [ADJ 形容词]连续不断的;持续的;不中断的 A continuous process or event continues for a period of time without stopping. [usu ADJ n]
continuously
2 [ADJ 形容词](线、表面等)连续的,没有间隔的 A continuous line or surface has no gaps or holes in it. [usu ADJ n]
3 [ADJ 形容词](动词)进行式的 In English grammar, continuous verb groups are formed using the auxiliary 'be' and the present participle of a verb, as in 'I'm feeling a bit tired' and 'She had been watching them for some time'. Continuous verb groups are used especially when you are focusing on a particular moment. →see usage note at:continual |
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