词汇精选：continuous的用法和辨析

一、详细释义：

adj.

连续不断的，持续的，不中断的，没有间隔的

例句：

Continuous arguing always winds me up.

连续的争论总使我紧张。

例句：

The brain needs a continuous supply of blood.

脑需要不断的血液供给。

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二、词义辨析：

continual,continuous,successive,constant,persistent

这些形容词均有“连续的”、“不断的”之意。continual强调重复或持续发生，但连续之间允许有间断。continuous语意最强，强调在时间和空间上没有间断。successive强调事物一个接一个地发生，无间断。constant多指习惯性的重复和不变的持续。persistent普通用词，可指不懈的努力，也可指任何连续不断或重复出现的事物。

三、参考例句：

Examination is by continuous assessment.

成绩以持续评估为准。

Her continuous chatter vexes me.

我烦透了她的喋喋不休。

The rain has been continuous all day.

雨整天下个不停。

Every dynamic system needs continuous readjustment.

每一动态系统都需要不断地再调整。

Continuous arguing always winds me up.

连续的争论总使我紧张。

Our political institutions are in continuous evolution.

我们的政治制度正在不断发展中。

To be happy we need continuous growth.

为了能够幸福，我们需要持续的成长。

Continuous innovation is also necessary for success.

不断的技术革新也是成功的必要条件。

The continuous hot weather is oppressive.

这持续的炎热天气使人难以忍受。

There was continuous firing throughout the night.

整夜枪炮不息。