1. to keep happening or existing without stopping
持續發生或存在，不中斷
The rain continued all night.
雨持續下了一整夜。
If the pain continues, you should see a doctor.
如果疼痛持續，你應該去看醫生。
Continue Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
continue
verb
快速理解
What does "Continue" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Continue"?
表示某事物在時間或空間上不中斷地持續下去。
- 1
持續進行
EN: to keep happening or existing without stopping
翻譯: （某事物）持續發生或存在，沒有停止。
- 2
繼續做某事
EN: to keep doing something without stopping
翻譯: （某人）不中斷地繼續進行某項活動。
- 3
在暫停後繼續
EN: to start again after a pause or interruption
翻譯: 在暫停或中斷之後重新開始。
- 4
延伸/延續
EN: to extend in a particular direction or over a distance
翻譯: （空間上）向某個方向延伸或持續一段距離。
小提醒：注意「continue」後可接「to + 動詞」或「動名詞 (V-ing)」，兩者常可互換，但「continue + V-ing」有時更強調持續進行某個已開始的活動。
發音（How to Pronounce "Continue" in English）
How to pronounce "Continue" in English?"Continue" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Continue" from YouTube Videos
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“Although the summer has ended, the fires continue, albeit smaller ones, like here in the farming town of Castro.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Continue"?How does "Continue" change by context?
2. to start again after a pause or interruption
在暫停或中斷後重新開始
The game will continue after a short break.
比賽將在短暫休息後繼續進行。
She continued her studies after taking a year off.
她休息一年後繼續她的學業。
3. to go further in the same direction
沿相同方向繼續前進
Continue straight ahead for two blocks.
繼續直走兩個街區。
The road continues along the coast.
這條路沿著海岸線繼續延伸。
4. to remain in a particular state, job, or position
保持某種狀態、工作或職位
He will continue as the company's CEO.
他將繼續擔任公司的執行長。
The museum will continue to be closed for renovations.
博物館將因整修而繼續關閉。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Continue"?How to make natural sentences with "Continue"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| continue + noun | 繼續（某事物） | The company will continue its research. (公司將繼續其研究。) |
| continue + to + V | 繼續做（某事） | She continues to work on the project. (她繼續進行這個專案。) |
| continue + V-ing | 持續做（某事） | It continued raining all day. (雨持續下了一整天。) |
| continue + adverb/prepositional phrase | 以某種狀態或方式繼續 | The road continues north for another mile. (這條路向北繼續延伸一英里。) |
| continue + as + noun | 繼續擔任（某職位或角色） | He will continue as the team leader. (他將繼續擔任團隊領導。) |
| continue + that-clause | 繼續說道（用於引述） | The manager continued that changes were necessary. (經理接著說，改變是必要的。) |
用法說明
How is "Continue" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Continue"?
continue doing vs continue to do
- continue doing 通常強調一個已經在進行的動作或狀態的持續，暗示一種不間斷的、習慣性的或自然的延續。
- continue to do 則更常指在一個時間點之後，繼續進行某個動作或保持某種狀態，有時帶有「儘管...仍然」的意味，或指開始一個新的持續性動作。
- 在許多情況下，兩者可以互換使用，意義上沒有顯著差別。
- 在正式寫作或較為嚴謹的語境中，continue to do 可能稍微更為常見。 EN: After the interruption, she continued working on her report. 翻譯: 被打斷後，她繼續撰寫她的報告。
EN:Despite the pain, he continued to train every day.
翻譯:儘管疼痛，他仍然堅持每天訓練。
總結建議
在大多數日常情境中兩者可互換，若強調動作的「不間斷性」可優先使用 continue doing，若強調「儘管如此仍持續」則可選 continue to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Continue" and similar words?How to choose "Continue" vs alternatives?
continue vs keep
「continue」強調動作或狀態的持續進行，較為正式；「keep」則強調維持某種狀態或重複某個動作，較為口語化。
continue vs resume
「continue」指不間斷地持續；「resume」指中斷後重新開始。
continue vs last
「continue」強調主動的持續行為；「last」強調被動的持續時間長度。
口語用法
How is "Continue" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Continue"?
引述
用於引述他人或自己說過的話，表示「接著說」或「繼續說道」。 EN: He paused for a moment and then continued, "But we must consider the consequences." 翻譯: 他停頓了一下，然後繼續說道：「但我們必須考慮後果。」
EN:"I was walking home," she continued, "when I saw something strange."
翻譯:「我那時正走路回家，」她接著說，「然後看到了奇怪的東西。」
語氣強調
在對話中，用於強調動作或狀態的持續性，常帶有「堅持下去」、「別停」的鼓勵或催促語氣。 EN: No matter how hard it gets, you have to continue. 翻譯: 不管多困難，你都必須堅持下去。
EN:Please continue with your story, we're all listening.
翻譯:請繼續說你的故事，我們都在聽。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語言時，作為填充詞使用，讓說話者能保持話語權，類似「呃...」、「那個...」的功能。 EN: So, if we continue... um... with the original plan... 翻譯: 所以，如果我們繼續...呃...按照原計劃...
EN:The results show that we should, you know, continue to monitor the situation.
翻譯:結果顯示我們應該，你知道的，繼續監控情況。
正式寫作注意：在正式書面語（如報告、論文）中，應避免將 "continue" 用作停頓填充詞，並盡量使用更精確的詞彙（如 "persist", "proceed", "resume"）來替代口語中較模糊的 "continue"，以提升文章的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Continue"?What fixed phrases with "Continue" should I remember?
continue to do something
continue to + VERB
持續做某事
continue doing something
continue + VERB-ing
繼續做某事（強調動作的持續性）
continue with something
continue with + NOUN
繼續進行某事
continue until
continue until + TIME/EVENT
持續到（某個時間或事件發生）
continue as
continue as + ROLE/STATUS
繼續擔任（某職位）或保持（某狀態）
continue on
continue on
繼續前進；持續下去
continue indefinitely
continue indefinitely
無限期地持續
continue unabated
continue unabated
毫無減弱地持續
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Continue"?Which "Continue" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I will continue study English.
✓I will continue studying English.
動詞 "continue" 後面接另一個動詞時，應使用動名詞 (V-ing) 或不定詞 (to V)，不可接原形動詞。
×The meeting will be continued tomorrow.
✓The meeting will continue tomorrow.
"continue" 本身已有「持續進行」的意思，通常用主動語態即可，除非特別強調「被延續」的狀態。過度使用被動語態會顯得不自然。
×Please continue your work from the last time.
✓Please continue your work from where you left off.
表達「從上次停下的地方繼續」時，慣用說法是 "continue from where you left off" 或 "continue from the last point"，而非直譯的 "from the last time"。
×He continued his speech during 30 minutes.
✓He continued his speech for 30 minutes.
表示持續一段時間，應使用介系詞 "for"，而非 "during"。"during" 用於表示在某個事件或時段內發生，不強調持續的長度。
×If you continue to do that, I will angry.
✓If you continue to do that, I will get angry.
在未來情境中，"angry" 是形容詞，必須搭配動詞（如 get, become, be）才能作謂語。不可單獨使用形容詞作動詞。
×We must continue on our plan.
✓We must continue with our plan.
表示「繼續進行某項活動或計劃」時，常用 "continue with something"，而非 "continue on something"。"continue on" 通常後接道路、旅程等具體路徑。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Continue"?What are tense/participle forms of "Continue"?
continues(3rd_singular)continuing(present_participle)continued(past)continued(past_participle)