continuance
/kənˈtɪnjʊəns/noun
1
- mass noun formal the state of remaining in existence or operation〈正式〉继续, 延续; 持续, 保持：
his interests encouraged him to favour the continuance of war.
他的利益驱使他支持战争继续打下去。
1.1
- the time for which a situation or action lasts持续时间, 持续期：
the trademarks shall be used only during the continuance of this agreement.
商标只能在此协议有效期间使用。
1.2
- the state of remaining in a particular position or condition留在原处; 留任; 维持原状：
the king's ministers depended on his favour for their continuance in office.
国王的大臣们是否能留任取决于他的恩宠。
2
- US Law a postponement or an adjournment〈美〉【律】延期（审理）。
词源
late Middle English: from Old French, from continuer 'continue', from Latin continuare, from continuus （see CONTINUOUS）.