Continuity Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

continuity

noun

快速理解

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

指事物持續、不間斷的狀態或性質。

  1. 1

    連續性

    EN: The unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over time.

    翻譯: 指某事物在時間上不間斷且一致的存在或運作。

  2. 2

    連貫性

    EN: A logical sequence and connection between parts or events.

    翻譯: 指各部分或事件之間具有邏輯上的順序與關聯。

  3. 3

    持續性

    EN: The state of continuing without essential change.

    翻譯: 指在沒有根本性改變的情況下持續下去的狀態。

  4. 4

    (影視)連戲

    EN: In film or television, the consistency of details in successive scenes.

    翻譯: 在電影或電視中,指連續場景中細節的一致性。

小提醒:注意 continuity 與 continuation 的區別:continuity 強調「不間斷的狀態或性質」,而 continuation 則指「繼續的行為或延續的部分」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Continuity" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Continuity" from YouTube Videos

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So we also face risks. These risks directly affect the sustainability of this nation and its continuity.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. the unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over time

事物在時間上的連續性、不間斷的存在或運作

There has been a remarkable continuity in the company's management style for decades.

這家公司數十年來在管理風格上展現了顯著的連續性。

The historical continuity of the tradition is important to the local community.

這項傳統的歷史連續性對當地社區來說非常重要。

2. a logical connection or consistency between parts of a story, argument, or sequence

故事、論點或序列各部分之間的邏輯連貫性或一致性

The film editor checked for continuity errors between scenes.

電影剪輯師檢查了場景之間是否有連貫性錯誤。

Her essay lacked continuity, jumping from one idea to another without clear links.

她的文章缺乏連貫性,從一個想法跳到另一個,沒有清晰的連結。

3. the maintenance of continuous action and self-consistent detail in the scenes of a film or broadcast

在電影或廣播場景中,保持動作的連續性與細節的前後一致

He was hired as the continuity supervisor for the television series.

他被聘為這部電視劇的連戲指導。

A good script ensures visual and narrative continuity throughout the production.

一個好的劇本能確保整個製作過程中視覺與敘事的連貫性。

4. the property of a mathematical function or curve of being continuous, without abrupt changes or breaks

數學函數或曲線的連續性,沒有突變或中斷的性質

The concept of continuity is fundamental in calculus and analysis.

連續性的概念在微積分和分析學中是基礎。

They proved the continuity of the function across its entire domain.

他們證明了該函數在其整個定義域上的連續性。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Continuity"?How to make natural sentences with "Continuity"?
PatternMeaningExample
continuity + of + noun...的連續性The film lacked continuity of plot. (這部電影缺乏情節的連續性。)
ensure/maintain + continuity確保/維持連續性The new manager's priority is to maintain business continuity. (新經理的優先事項是維持業務的連續性。)
break/disrupt + the continuity打破/中斷連續性The power outage disrupted the continuity of the live broadcast. (停電中斷了現場直播的連續性。)
a sense of continuity一種連續感The museum's design creates a strong sense of continuity between the old and new wings. (博物館的設計在新舊兩翼之間營造出強烈的連續感。)
in continuity with + noun與...保持連續性His research is in continuity with the work of his predecessors. (他的研究與前人的工作保持著連續性。)

用法說明

How is "Continuity" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Continuity"?

continuity 與 continuousness 的區別

  • continuity 強調的是「連續不斷的狀態或性質」,尤其指一系列事件、過程或元素之間沒有中斷或間隙的連接性。它常與計畫、故事、服務或傳統等抽象概念連用。
  • continuousness 則更偏向描述「持續不斷的行為或事實本身」,是一個更通用、更字面化的詞,強調某件事在時間或空間上不停止的性質。
  • 在許多情況下,兩者可以互換,但 continuity 在涉及專業領域(如電影剪接、數學、商業運營)或強調「連貫性」、「一致性」時是更精確的選擇。

對比例句: EN: The film editor ensured the continuity between scenes. 翻譯: 電影剪輯師確保了場景之間的連貫性。

EN:The continuousness of the rain caused flooding in the area.

翻譯:雨持續不斷地下,導致該地區發生水災。

EN:We need to maintain continuity of care for our patients.

翻譯:我們需要為病人維持照護的連續性。

EN:The continuousness of the machine's noise was unbearable.

翻譯:機器噪音持續不斷,令人難以忍受。

總結建議

在表達抽象概念的「連續性」或「連貫性」時,優先使用 continuity;而在單純描述某狀態或動作「持續不斷」的事實時,可使用 continuousness

易混淆對比

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

continuity vs continuation

「continuity」強調狀態或過程的持續性與不間斷性;「continuation」則指某事的延續或接續部分。

continuity vs consistency

「continuity」側重時間或空間上的不間斷;「consistency」強調性質、標準或表現的前後一致。

continuity vs coherence

「continuity」指時間或空間上的連續;「coherence」指邏輯、思路或論述上的清晰連貫。

口語用法

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

引述

在對話中,當引述或轉述他人關於持續性、連貫性的觀點時,常會使用這個詞。 EN: He kept stressing the continuity of our project, even during the changes. 翻譯: 他一直在強調我們專案的連續性,即使在變動期間也是如此。

EN:What she really values is the continuity of family traditions.

翻譯:她真正重視的是家庭傳統的延續性。

語氣強調

用於強調某個過程、狀態或系列事件沒有中斷,帶有鄭重或正式的語氣。 EN: There has been an unbroken continuity in leadership for over a century. 翻譯: 領導層的傳承已經持續了一個多世紀,從未間斷。

EN:The continuity of service is crucial for our clients.

翻譯:服務的不間斷性對我們的客戶至關重要。

停頓填充

在較為深入的討論或思考時,偶爾用作短暫的停頓詞,引導出後續關於持續性的論點。 EN: So, when we look at the continuity... of these historical events, a pattern emerges. 翻譯: 所以,當我們審視這些歷史事件的連續性… 就會發現一種模式。

EN:The key issue here is continuity... how do we maintain it going forward?

翻譯:這裡的關鍵問題是連貫性… 我們未來要如何維持?

正式寫作注意:在口語中,「continuity」的使用聽起來較為正式且具體。在隨意的日常聊天中,人們更常使用更簡單的詞彙,如 "keeping things going"、"not breaking the flow" 或 "consistency"。在正式寫作或報告中使用它完全合適,但在非正式短信或閒聊中可能會顯得有些生硬。

常見短語

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

ensure continuity

verb + continuity

確保連續性、維持不間斷

break in continuity

noun + in continuity

連續性的中斷、不連貫之處

maintain continuity

verb + continuity

保持連續性、維持一貫性

provide continuity

verb + continuity

提供連續性、使能銜接

sense of continuity

sense of + continuity

連續感、一脈相承的感覺

lack of continuity

lack of + continuity

缺乏連續性、斷斷續續

historical continuity

adjective + continuity

歷史連續性、歷史的延續

business continuity

noun + continuity

業務連續性、營運不中斷

常見錯誤

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

×There is a continuity between the two events.

There is continuity between the two events.

「continuity」作為抽象概念時,通常為不可數名詞,前面不加不定冠詞「a」。

×We need to keep the continuity of the tradition.

We need to maintain the continuity of the tradition.

與「continuity」搭配的動詞常用「maintain」、「ensure」、「preserve」或「provide」,而非「keep」。

×The continuity of the data is important for the analysis.

The continuity of the data is important for the analysis.

此句文法正確,但學習者常誤用「continuity」來指「完整性」或「一致性」。正確的「continuity」強調時間或順序上的不間斷,而非資料的「完整性」(completeness)或「一致性」(consistency)。

×There was no continuity in his speech.

His speech lacked continuity. / There was a lack of continuity in his speech.

「There was no continuity」雖然文法上可能成立,但聽起來不自然。更地道的說法是使用動詞「lack」或名詞片語「a lack of continuity」。

×We observed a strong continuity from the past to the present.

We observed strong continuity from the past to the present.

當「continuity」作為不可數名詞時,即使前面有形容詞(如 strong),也不加不定冠詞「a」。

詞形變化

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