continent
/ˈkɒntɪnənt/ · /ˈkɑːntɪnənt/
CEFR level B1Topic NatureWord #1961 in the learning path
洲；大陆
Definitions
n. one of the Earth's main large areas of land
洲；大陆
Example
Our teacher pointed to the African continent on a globe.
老师指着地球仪上的非洲大陆。
Climate change affects every continent, although its consequences vary considerably between regions and communities.
气候变化影响每一个洲，但其后果因地区和群体而有很大差异。
Collocations
- the African continent
- across continents
- continental climate
Word family
- continental (adj.)
- intercontinental (adj.)
Usage tip
continent是洲或大陆，country是国家。
FAQ
- What does continent mean?
- one of the Earth's main large areas of land
- How is continent pronounced?
- UK /ˈkɒntɪnənt/, US /ˈkɑːntɪnənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
