continue
/kənˈtɪnjuː/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1748 in the learning path
继续；持续
Definitions
v. To keep doing something or keep happening.
继续；持续
v. To start again after a pause or interruption.
重新开始；接着说
Example
We continued walking along the beach despite the rain.
尽管下着雨，我们还是继续沿着海滩走。
If housing costs continue to rise, more young adults may struggle to live independently in major cities.
如果住房成本持续上涨，更多年轻人可能难以在大城市独立生活。
Collocations
- continue to grow
- continue working
- continue a discussion
- continue as planned
Word family
- continuation (n.)
- continuous (adj.)
- continual (adj.)
- continuously (adv.)
Synonyms
- carry on
- proceed
Antonyms
- stop
- cease
Usage tip
可接to do或doing，通常都表示继续做某事。
FAQ
- What does continue mean?
- To keep doing something or keep happening. To start again after a pause or interruption.
- How is continue pronounced?
- UK /kənˈtɪnjuː/, US /kənˈtɪnjuː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
