/ˌkɒntɪˈnentəl/ adj.1.(European)欧洲大陆的
He sees no signs of improvement in the U.K. and continental economy.他看不到英国与欧洲大陆经济改善的迹象。
He's very continental.他是典型的欧洲大陆人。
Torquay is undeniably continental.不可否认, 托基镇具有欧洲大陆风情。
2.(related to a continent)+ climate大陆的；大陆性的
Since these substances are not licensed, they cannot be sold in the continental United States.由于这些物质未得到许可, 因而不得在美国大陆销售。
The most ancient parts of the continental crust are 4000 million years old.这块大陆地壳最古老的部分有40亿年历史。