Continual Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

continual

adjective

快速理解

What does "Continual" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Continual"?

形容反覆發生、持續不斷的狀態,但中間可能有間斷。

  1. 1

    頻繁反覆

    EN: happening repeatedly over a period of time

    翻譯: 在一段時間內反覆發生

  2. 2

    持續不斷

    EN: going on without stopping or interruption

    翻譯: 持續進行,沒有停止或中斷

  3. 3

    長期持續

    EN: existing or occurring over a long period

    翻譯: 存在或發生於一段很長的時期

小提醒:注意 'continual' 通常指『頻繁發生,但中間可能有間斷』,而 'continuous' 則強調『完全沒有間斷的持續』。例如:continual interruptions(頻繁的干擾) vs. continuous noise(持續不斷的噪音)。

發音(How to Pronounce "Continual" in English

How to pronounce "Continual" in English?"Continual" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Continual" from YouTube Videos

Lee Smolin: How science is like democracy

TED

Any actor in a democracy is embedded in a network of relationships And you understand some things better than other things, and because of that, there’s a continual jostling and give and take, which is politics.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Continual"?How does "Continual" change by context?

1. happening repeatedly over a period of time

在一段時間內反覆發生的

The continual noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.

建築工地持續不斷的噪音讓人難以集中精神。

She was frustrated by the continual interruptions during the meeting.

會議中不斷的干擾讓她感到沮喪。

2. without interruption; constant

不間斷的;持續的

The machine requires continual maintenance to operate efficiently.

這台機器需要持續的維護才能有效運作。

He is in continual pain after the accident.

事故發生後,他一直處於持續的疼痛中。

3. forming a sequence in which the same action or event is repeated frequently

形成一個相同動作或事件頻繁重複的序列

The continual expansion of the company led to new management challenges.

公司持續的擴張帶來了新的管理挑戰。

Continual improvement is a key principle of the quality management system.

持續改進是品質管理系統的一個關鍵原則。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Continual"?How to make natural sentences with "Continual"?
PatternMeaningExample
continual + noun持續不斷的(形容事物)The continual noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate. (建築工地持續不斷的噪音讓人難以專心。)
continual + V-ing持續不斷的(形容動作或過程)We are tired of the continual arguing between the two departments. (我們對兩個部門間持續不斷的爭吵感到厭煩。)
be + continual是持續不斷的The interruptions were continual throughout the meeting. (會議期間的干擾持續不斷。)
a continual process of + noun一個持續不斷的...過程Learning a language is a continual process of practice and improvement. (學習語言是一個持續不斷的練習與進步的過程。)

用法說明

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continual vs continuous

  • continual 強調事件「頻繁地、反覆地」發生,但中間有可察覺的間隔或中斷。
  • continuous 則強調動作或狀態「不間斷地、持續地」進行,沒有停頓或空隙。
  • 在正式或技術語境中,兩者的區別更為重要;在日常對話中,有時會被混用。

對比例句: EN: The continual interruptions made it hard to concentrate. 翻譯: 頻繁的干擾讓人很難專心。

EN:The continuous hum of the air conditioner was soothing.

翻譯:空調持續不斷的低鳴聲令人感到舒緩。

EN:He made continual efforts to improve his skills.

翻譯:他不斷地(多次)努力提升自己的技能。

EN:The rain was continuous for over 48 hours.

翻譯:雨連續不斷地下了超過48小時。

總結建議

描述頻繁發生但可能中斷的事件用 continual,描述毫無間隙、一直持續的狀態則用 continuous

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Continual" and similar words?How to choose "Continual" vs alternatives?

continual vs continuous

「continual」強調頻繁重複發生,中間可能有間斷;「continuous」強調不間斷、持續不斷的狀態。

continual vs constant

「continual」指重複發生;「constant」強調穩定不變或持續存在的狀態。

continual vs repeated

「continual」強調頻繁且可能令人不悅的重複;「repeated」僅指多次發生,不帶情感色彩。

口語用法

How is "Continual" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Continual"?

引述

在口語中,有時會用「continual」來引述或重複他人對持續性問題的描述,帶有一點無奈或強調的語氣。 EN: So you're saying there are continual interruptions during the meetings? 翻譯: 所以你是說會議中不斷有干擾?

EN:He complained about the continual noise from the construction next door.

翻譯:他抱怨隔壁工地傳來的持續噪音。

語氣強調

說話者可能拉長發音或加重語氣來說「continual」,以強調某件事令人煩躁地一再發生,而非中性描述。 EN: It's just con-tin-ual problems with this old computer. 翻譯: 這台舊電腦就是問題不‧斷。

EN:I'm tired of the continual excuses.

翻譯:我受夠了那些接二連三的藉口。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或列舉事項時,可能會用「and continual...」作為短暫的停頓填充,引出下一個相關的負面點。 EN: We face challenges with funding, support, and continual... changes in policy. 翻譯: 我們面臨資金、支援,以及持續不斷的…政策變動等挑戰。

EN:The issues include delays, miscommunication, continual... lack of follow-up.

翻譯:問題包括延誤、溝通不良,以及持續的…缺乏後續追蹤。

正式寫作注意:在學術或正式商業寫作中,應更精確區分「continual」(頻繁重複,有間斷)與「continuous」(毫不間斷)。口語中的模糊用法或語氣強調在正式文體中應避免,建議使用更中性的詞彙或明確說明頻率。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Continual"?What fixed phrases with "Continual" should I remember?

continual improvement

adjective + noun

持續的改進

continual process

adjective + noun

持續不斷的過程

continual flow

adjective + noun

持續不斷的流動

continual struggle

adjective + noun

持續不斷的掙扎/奮鬥

continual presence

adjective + noun

持續的存在

continual monitoring

adjective + noun

持續監測

a continual source of

article + adjective + noun + preposition

一個持續的...來源

continual demand for

adjective + noun + preposition

對...的持續需求

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Continual"?Which "Continual" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×The continual rain lasted for three days without stopping.

The continuous rain lasted for three days without stopping.

「continual」通常指「頻繁發生、有間斷的」,而「continuous」才指「不間斷、持續不斷的」。描述三天不間斷的雨,應該用「continuous」。

×He is in a continual state of happiness.

He is in a constant state of happiness.

描述一種穩定、不變的狀態(如情緒、溫度、速度),通常用「constant」。"continual" 強調的是「重複發生」的行為或事件,而非穩定的狀態。

×The project needs a continual effort to finish.

The project needs a continuous effort to finish.

這裡想表達的是「不間斷的努力」,強調從開始到結束沒有停頓,應該用「continuous」。如果用「continual」,會暗示努力是「一陣一陣的、有間斷的」,這通常不是想要表達的意思。

×There is a continual line of customers outside the store.

There is a continuous line of customers outside the store.

描述一條「不間斷的」隊伍或線條,指的是空間或視覺上的連續性,應該用「continuous」。"continual" 不能用來描述空間上的連續。

×His continual absence is worrying.

His constant / frequent absence is worrying.

「absence」(缺席)是一個可以重複發生的事件。雖然「continual」可以修飾重複事件,但更常見且自然的搭配是「constant」(表示持續不變的狀態)或「frequent」(表示頻率高)。「continual」更常與「interruptions, complaints, changes, problems」等表示「動態事件」的名詞連用。

詞形變化

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