1. repeatedly, over and over again
反覆地，一次又一次地
The baby continually cried for attention.
寶寶不斷地哭鬧以尋求關注。
He continually checks his phone for messages.
他不斷地查看手機訊息。
Continually Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
continually
adverb
快速理解
What does "Continually" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Continually"?
表示動作或狀態以不間斷、頻繁重複的方式發生。
- 1
持續不斷地
EN: happening repeatedly without stopping
翻譯: 指某件事反覆發生，中間幾乎沒有或完全沒有中斷。
- 2
頻繁地
EN: occurring at frequent intervals
翻譯: 指某件事非常頻繁地發生，但可能中間有短暫的停頓。
- 3
長期地
EN: over a long period of time
翻譯: 強調某種情況或行為在一個很長的時間跨度內一直存在或進行。
小提醒：注意與「continuously」的細微差別：「continually」通常暗示「頻繁重複，可能有間斷」，而「continuously」則強調「完全無間斷地持續」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Continually" in English）
How to pronounce "Continually" in English?"Continually" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Continually" from YouTube Videos
Gary Kovacs: Tracking the trackers
TED
“I don't know why, but I'm continually amazed to think that two and a half billion of us around the world are connected to each other through the Internet and that, at any point in time, more than 30 percent of the world's population can go online to learn, to create and to share.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Continually"?How does "Continually" change by context?
2. without interruption or stopping
持續不斷地，不間斷地
The machine runs continually to maintain production.
這台機器持續運轉以維持生產。
She is continually improving her language skills.
她持續不斷地提升她的語言能力。
3. in a way that is always happening or existing
總是發生或存在地
The company's policies are continually under review.
公司的政策總是在審查中。
We live in a continually changing world.
我們生活在一個不斷變化的世界裡。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Continually"?How to make natural sentences with "Continually"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| continually + V | 持續不斷地（做某事） | The software is continually updated to fix bugs. (軟體會持續更新以修復錯誤。) |
| be + continually + V-ing | 一直不斷地在（做某事） | He is continually checking his phone for messages. (他一直在查看手機訊息。) |
| continually + adj | 持續地（處於某種狀態） | The market is continually volatile. (市場持續處於波動狀態。) |
| V + continually | （某動作）持續不斷地發生 | Problems arise continually in such a complex project. (在如此複雜的專案中，問題層出不窮。) |
用法說明
How is "Continually" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Continually"?
continually doing vs continually to do
- continually doing 表示一個持續不斷、反覆發生的動作或狀態，強調其連續性。
- continually to do 在標準英語中並非正確的搭配。
continually作為副詞，修飾動詞時，其後不直接接不定詞（to do）。 - 若要表達「持續不斷地去做某事」，應使用 continually + 動詞 的結構，例如：
He continually complains. - 在情態動詞或助動詞後，動詞原形前使用
continually，例如：She will continually ask questions.或They have continually improved.EN: The old faucet is continually dripping, which is very annoying. 翻譯: 那個舊水龍頭不斷滴水，非常惱人。
EN:He would continually interrupt the speaker during the meeting.
翻譯:他在會議中會不斷打斷發言者。
總結建議
建議記住 continually 直接修飾動詞，其後不接 to do，正確結構為 continually + V-ing 或置於助動詞與主要動詞之間。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Continually" and similar words?How to choose "Continually" vs alternatives?
continually vs continuously
「continually」強調頻繁且重複發生，中間可能有間斷；「continuously」則強調不間斷地持續進行。
continually vs constantly
「continually」通常指重複發生且令人感到煩擾；「constantly」則強調穩定不變或極高頻率地發生。
continually vs regularly
「continually」強調頻繁且可能無規律；「regularly」則強調有規律、按固定間隔發生。
口語用法
How is "Continually" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Continually"?
引述
在口語中，有時會用來引述或模仿他人重複不斷的抱怨或行為，帶有一點無奈或幽默的語氣。 EN: He's continually saying, "I'm so tired of this job." 翻譯: 他總是不斷地說：「我真是受夠這份工作了。」
EN:My mom is continually reminding me to wear a coat.
翻譯:我媽總是不斷提醒我要穿外套。
語氣強調
與「always」連用，或在句子中加重語氣，強調某種情況或行為的持續性令人驚訝或困擾。 EN: You are continually forgetting your keys! How is that possible? 翻譯: 你怎麼老是忘記帶鑰匙！這怎麼可能？
EN:The baby is continually waking up at night these days.
翻譯:這寶寶最近晚上總是不斷醒來。
停頓填充
在思考下一句話時，偶爾會用來填充停頓，表示某個持續進行的狀態，類似「一直」、「不斷地」。 EN: She's just... continually working on that project, you know? 翻譯: 她就是...一直不斷地在忙那個專案，你懂吧？
EN:The noise from the construction site is continually... just driving me crazy.
翻譯:建築工地的噪音不斷地...簡直快把我逼瘋了。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業寫作中，應避免過度使用「continually」來描述重複事件，因其帶有主觀、口語化的頻率感。建議改用更精確的詞彙，如「repeatedly」、「frequently」或「persistently」，或具體說明時間間隔（例如「on a daily basis」），以使論述更客觀、嚴謹。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Continually"?What fixed phrases with "Continually" should I remember?
continually changing
adverb + present participle
持續不斷地變化
continually improving
adverb + present participle
持續不斷地改進
continually monitor
adverb + verb
持續不斷地監控
continually remind
adverb + verb
持續不斷地提醒
continually growing
adverb + present participle
持續不斷地增長
continually updated
adverb + past participle
持續不斷地更新
continually evolve
adverb + verb
持續不斷地演進
continually strive
adverb + verb
持續不斷地努力
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Continually"?Which "Continually" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He is continually late for work.
✓He is constantly late for work.
「continually」強調「頻繁且反覆發生」，但中間可能有間斷。描述「總是遲到」這種穩定、不變的習慣，用「constantly」或「always」更自然。
×The machine runs continually for 24 hours.
✓The machine runs continuously for 24 hours.
「continually」指「反覆發生，但中間可能有停頓」；「continuously」指「不間斷地持續」。機器24小時「不間斷」運轉，應用「continuously」。
×We continually live in Taipei since 2010.
✓We have lived in Taipei continuously since 2010.
「continually」不用來描述從過去某個時間點開始「不間斷地」持續到現在的狀態。描述居住、工作等長期不變的狀態，應用「continuously」或直接用「have lived」。
×He continually asked me a question.
✓He asked me a question repeatedly.
「continually」通常描述在一段時間內反覆發生的動作或事件。對於單一、具體的動作（如「問了一個問題」），用「repeatedly」或「again and again」更準確。
×I am continually tired.
✓I am constantly tired.
「continually」通常修飾動態、重複發生的動作或事件，不直接用來修飾形容詞描述一種持續的「狀態」。描述「一直感到疲倦」這種穩定狀態，用「constantly」或「always」更合適。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Continually"?What are tense/participle forms of "Continually"?