continual
/kənˈtɪnjʊəl/adjective
1- forming a sequence in which the same action or event is repeated frequently连续的; 频繁(重复)的:
his plane went down after continual attacks.
在遭到连续攻击后, 他的飞机坠毁了。
1.1
- having no interruptions无间断的, 不断的; 不停的:
some patients need continual safeguarding.
一些病人需要不间断的看护。
USAGE
For an explanation of the difference between continual and continuous, see usage at CONTINUOUS.
派生词
continually
adverb词源
Middle English: from Old French continuel, from continuer 'continue', from Latin continuare, from continuus (see CONTINUOUS).