1. without interruption or stopping
不間斷地，持續地
The machine runs continuously for 24 hours.
這台機器不間斷地運轉24小時。
It rained continuously for three days.
雨持續下了三天。
Continuously Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
continuously
adverb
快速理解
What does "Continuously" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Continuously"?
表示動作或狀態不間斷地、持續地進行。
- 1
不間斷地
EN: without any interruption or pause
翻譯: 指一個過程完全沒有中斷地進行。
- 2
持續地
EN: over a period of time without stopping
翻譯: 指在一段時間內，動作或狀態一直維持著。
- 3
接連不斷地
EN: in an unbroken sequence or series
翻譯: 指事件或動作一個接一個地發生，形成連續的序列。
- 4
一直
EN: all the time; constantly
翻譯: 強調在整個時間範圍內始終如此。
小提醒：注意與 'continually' 的區別：'continuously' 強調完全沒有中斷，而 'continually' 則表示頻繁發生，但中間可能有間隔。
發音（How to Pronounce "Continuously" in English）
How to pronounce "Continuously" in English?"Continuously" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Continuously" from YouTube Videos
How to Create Luck - Dalton Caldwell, Y Combinator Partner
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“that's how you can make your culture continuously lucky you. you.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Continuously"?How does "Continuously" change by context?
2. in a way that forms an unbroken sequence or line
連續地，接連不斷地
The road extends continuously along the coast.
這條路沿著海岸線連續延伸。
The numbers from 1 to 10 are listed continuously.
從1到10的數字被接連不斷地列出。
3. at every point in time or over a period, without gaps
在時間上或一段時期內無間隙地
The population is continuously monitored by the health department.
人口健康狀況受到衛生部門無間隙地監測。
Technology is continuously evolving.
科技在不斷地演進。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Continuously"?How to make natural sentences with "Continuously"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| continuously + V | 持續地（做某事） | The machine runs continuously for days. (這台機器持續運轉了好幾天。) |
| be + continuously + V-ing | 正在持續不斷地（被做） | The project is continuously being improved. (這個專案正在持續不斷地被改進。) |
| V + continuously | （動作）持續不斷地發生 | It rained continuously throughout the weekend. (整個週末雨都下個不停。) |
| continuously + adjective | 持續地（處於某種狀態） | The market is continuously volatile. (市場持續處於波動狀態。) |
用法說明
How is "Continuously" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Continuously"?
continuously doing vs continuously to do
- continuously doing 表示動作或狀態在一個時間段內不間斷地持續進行。這是「continuously」最常見的用法，強調動作的連續性。
- continuously to do 在標準英語中幾乎不被使用，聽起來不自然。動詞不定式（to do）通常表示目的或未來意圖，與「持續不斷」的概念較難搭配。
- 若要表達「持續不斷地做某事」，應使用 continuously + V-ing 的結構。
- 在正式或學術寫作中，有時會用「continually」來表示「頻繁地、反覆地」，而「continuously」則強調「完全沒有中斷」。但在日常使用中，兩者常被互換。 EN: The machine runs continuously, producing parts 24 hours a day. 翻譯: 這台機器持續運轉，一天24小時生產零件。
EN:It is incorrect to say "The machine runs continuously to produce parts."
翻譯:說「The machine runs continuously to produce parts」是不正確的。
總結建議
對於「continuously」，應使用「continuously + V-ing」來表達持續進行的動作，避免使用「continuously to do」的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Continuously" and similar words?How to choose "Continuously" vs alternatives?
continuously vs constantly
「continuously」強調動作或狀態完全沒有中斷，而「constantly」則強調動作頻繁地重複發生，但中間可能有間隔。
continuously vs continually
「continuously」指完全沒有間斷，而「continually」則指反覆發生，中間有規律或間歇性的停頓。
continuously vs consistently
「continuously」描述時間上的不間斷，而「consistently」則描述在表現、品質或行為上保持穩定、一貫。
口語用法
How is "Continuously" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Continuously"?
引述
在口語中，有時會用「continuously」來引述或強調某個持續不斷的過程，尤其是在描述個人觀察或經歷時。 EN: He was talking continuously for an hour, I couldn't get a word in. 翻譯: 他連續講了一個小時，我完全插不上話。
EN:The rain fell continuously throughout the night.
翻譯:雨整晚下個不停。
語氣強調
為了加強語氣，說話者可能會拉長「continuously」的發音，或在其前後稍作停頓，以凸顯「毫無間斷」的意味。 EN: She has been working continuously—without a single break. 翻譯: 她一直不停地工作——連一下都沒休息。
EN:The alarm rang continuously until someone finally shut it off.
翻譯:警報聲一直響個不停，直到有人終於把它關掉。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，有時會將「continuously」作為一個填充詞，插入句子中作為短暫的停頓，但這種用法較不正式。 EN: The situation was just... continuously evolving, you know? 翻譯: 那個情況就是…不斷地在變化，你懂吧？
EN:I felt like the pressure was building up, continuously, until I had to say something.
翻譯:我覺得壓力一直在累積，不斷地，直到我不得不說點什麼。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應謹慎使用「continuously」的口語化停頓或強調語氣，建議使用更精確、結構完整的句子來表達持續的狀態。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Continuously"?What fixed phrases with "Continuously" should I remember?
continuously improving
adverb + present participle
持續改進
work continuously
verb + adverb
持續工作
continuously monitored
adverb + past participle
持續監控
flow continuously
verb + adverb
持續流動
continuously operating
adverb + present participle
持續運作
evolve continuously
verb + adverb
持續演變
continuously variable
adverb + adjective
連續可變的
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Continuously"?Which "Continuously" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He worked continuous for 10 hours.
✓He worked continuously for 10 hours.
The word 'continuous' is an adjective and cannot modify a verb. To modify the verb 'worked', the adverb form 'continuously' must be used.
×It rained continually for three days.
✓It rained continuously for three days.
'Continually' implies repeated actions with breaks in between. 'Continuously' means without any interruption. For an action like rain lasting for three days without stopping, 'continuously' is the correct choice.
×She is continuously complaining about her job.
✓She is always complaining about her job.
'Continuously' is not typically used for habitual actions that happen frequently but with breaks. It describes a single, unbroken action. For repeated habits, words like 'always', 'constantly', or 'repeatedly' are more natural.
×We need to improve continuously our service.
✓We need to continuously improve our service.
In English, adverbs of manner like 'continuously' are usually placed before the main verb they modify, not after it. The correct order is 'adverb + verb'.
×He spoke continuously two hours.
✓He spoke continuously for two hours.
When indicating a duration, the preposition 'for' is required before the time phrase. The adverb 'continuously' can be placed before the duration or at the end of the sentence.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Continuously"?What are tense/participle forms of "Continuously"?