1 ADJ [usually ADJ n] 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. 连续不断的;持续的;不中断的
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Residents report that they heard continuous gunfire.
居民们报告说他们听到了连续不断的枪声。
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...all employees who had a record of five years' continuous employment with the firm.
所有在公司连续任职达5年的员工
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There is a continuous stream of phone calls.
电话接连不断。
SYN constant, continued, extended, prolonged
2 ADJ [usually ADJ n] (线、表面等)连续的,没有间隔的 A continuous line or surface has no gaps or holes in it. (线、表面等)连续的,没有间隔的
3 ADJ (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 (动词)进行式的
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