continual
/kənˈtɪnjuəl/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6909 in the learning path
反复发生的；频繁的
Definitions
adj. Happening repeatedly, often with short breaks.
反复发生的；频繁的
adj. Continuing over a period without stopping.
持续不断的
Example
The continual interruptions made it hard to finish cooking.
接二连三的打扰让人很难把饭做好。
Continual changes in education policy can prevent teachers from developing effective long-term approaches to classroom learning.
教育政策频繁变动可能妨碍教师制定有效的长期课堂教学方法。
Collocations
- continual interruptions
- continual improvement
- continual changes
Word family
- continually (adv.)
- continue (v.)
- continuation (n.)
- continuous (adj.)
Synonyms
- repeated
- persistent
Antonyms
- occasional
Usage tip
continual常指反复发生；continuous强调不中断。
FAQ
- What does continual mean?
- Happening repeatedly, often with short breaks. Continuing over a period without stopping.
- How is continual pronounced?
- UK /kənˈtɪnjuəl/, US /kənˈtɪnjuəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
