perpetual
/pəˈpetʃuəl/ · /pərˈpetʃuəl/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5745 in the learning path
持续不断的；永久的
Definitions
adj. continuing all the time or lasting forever
持续不断的；永久的
adj. happening repeatedly, often in an annoying way
一再发生的；没完没了的
Example
The dripping tap is a source of perpetual irritation.
水龙头不停滴水，让人一直心烦。
The pursuit of perpetual economic growth raises questions about how societies can protect limited natural resources.
对持续经济增长的追求引出了社会如何保护有限自然资源的问题。
Collocations
- perpetual motion
- perpetual change
- perpetual conflict
Word family
- perpetually (adv.)
Synonyms
- constant
- ceaseless
Antonyms
- temporary
Usage tip
可指永不停止，也常夸张表示某事没完没了。
FAQ
- What does perpetual mean?
- continuing all the time or lasting forever happening repeatedly, often in an annoying way
- How is perpetual pronounced?
- UK /pəˈpetʃuəl/, US /pərˈpetʃuəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
