continuous adj. ⇨continuous (a continuous process)⇨frequent (continuous attacks)continuous
adjective
➡ See also the entry for endless另见endless条continuous ♦︎ relentless ♦︎ continual ♦︎ persistent ♦︎ round-the-clock ♦︎ unbroken ♦︎ uninterrupted ♦︎ incessant ♦︎ non-stopThese words all describe things that continue for a long time without interruption.这些词均表示连续不断的、持续的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the continuous / relentless / uninterrupted / incessant flow of sth◆continuous / continual / relentless struggle◆continuous / continual / persistent change / conflict◆continuous / relentless / persistent pressure◆continuous / relentless / persistent / incessant rain◆continuous / continual / incessant noise◆unbroken / uninterrupted peace◆a continuous / an unbroken / an uninterrupted succession / series / sequence / period◆almost continuous / continual / unbroken / uninterrupted / incessant / non-stop■continuoushappening or existing for a period of time without interruption不断的;持续的;连续的◆It was a week of almost continuous sunshine.那一周几乎天天都是晴天。◆Do the exercise in one continuous flowing motion.做这个练习动作要连贯流畅。◆You need to have been in continuous employment for at least two years.你需要已连续受雇至少两年。◆Awards are based on continuous assessment of course work as well as a final examination.评奖的依据是对课程作业的连续性评定和期末考试。OPPintermittent ⇨ occasional▸continuously
adverb
◆The radio station now transmits continuously.现在这家广播电台连续播放节目了。■relentless rɪˈlentləs not stopping or getting less strong不停的;持续强烈的;不减弱的◆The wind was relentless.风刮个不停。◆His relentless energy made him come alive in every role he played.他充沛的精力使他扮演的每个角色都栩栩如生。◆The relentless pursuit of increased profit at any cost is questionable.不惜代价地不懈追求利润增长这一理念受到质疑。▸relentlessly
adverb
◆The sun beat down relentlessly.太阳持续发送热力。■continual [only before noun] continuing without interruption接连不断的;连续的;频繁的◆They live in continual fear.他们长期生活在恐惧中。◆The body is in a continual state of chemical activity.身体一直处在化学活动状态中。◆He was in a continual process of rewriting his material.他在不断改写他的材料。▸continually
adverb
◆All living organisms are continually in competition with other species.所有生物体都在不断地和其他物种竞争。NOTE辨析 Continual or continuous?In many cases you can use either word.在许多情况下这两个词可以通用◆a continuous / continual process / movement / struggle不间断的过程;持续的运动;不断的挣扎◆continuous / continual change / conflict / noise持续的变化/冲突/噪音However, continuous is more frequent and has a wider range of uses. Continual is used especially to describe states of mind or body that continue for a long time; collocates include state, fear, pain, delight, threat and reminder. Both words can also mean 'repeated very often'.不过,continuous更常用,用途更广。continual描述精神或身体状态持续一段长时间,与state、fear、pain、delight、threat和reminder搭配。两词均可指“频繁重复的”。➡ See also the entry for frequent另见frequent条■persistent pəˈsɪstənt; NAmEpərˈsɪstəntcontinuing for a long period of time without interruption, especially in a way that is annoying and cannot be stopped连绵的,持续的,反复出现的(尤指令人生厌且无法停止)◆Persistent heavy rain held up work on the bridge for more than a week.持续的大雨耽搁了桥梁作业超过一周。◆Persistent pressure from the water authority forced the company to comply with the rules.水务当局的持续施压迫使这家公司遵守规定。▸persistently
adverb
◆persistently high interest rates居高不下的利率■ˌround-the-ˈclock ( aˌround-the-ˈclock) [only before noun] lasting or happening all day and night日夜不停的;持续一整天的◆His family kept a round-the-clock vigil at his bedside.他的家人日夜在他的床侧守护。◆Round-the-clock police surveillance was necessary.警方的全天候监视是有必要的。▸around/round the ˈclock
idiom
◆Emergency teams were working round the clock to make the homes secure.为使住宅安全,紧急救援队昼夜不停地工作。■unbrokennot disturbed in any way; continuous连续的;不间断的◆It was the first unbroken night of sleep I had had for months.这是几个月来我睡的第一个安稳觉。◆She retired from the company after 45 years of unbroken service.她连续服务45年后从这家公司退休了。■uninterruptedˌʌnˌɪntəˈrʌptɪd not stopped by anything; continuous不受阻挡的;持续不断的;不间断的◆We had two weeks of uninterrupted warm sunshine.连续两周都是和暖晴朗的天气。◆You need to find a place where you can do uninterrupted work.你需要找个能不被打扰而持续工作的地方。■incessant ɪnˈsesnt (ratherformal, disapproving) never stopping不停的;没完没了的◆She raised her voice above the incessant beat of the music.她提高了嗓门,盖过了响个不停的音乐节拍。▸incessantly
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◆The dogs barked incessantly.那些狗吠个没完。■ˌnon-ˈstop (ratherinformal) (especially of an activity) without any pauses or stops(尤指活动)不间断的,不停的◆It will be a real fun day out for everyone. Seven hours of non-stop entertainment.这对每个人都将是好玩开心的一天-连续七个小时不间断的娱乐。▸non-ˈstop
adverb
◆They talked non-stop about the play.他们不停地谈论这部戏。
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