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continent

英 [ˈkɒntɪnənt]

美 [ˈkɑːntɪnənt]

n.  大陆; 陆地; 洲; 欧洲大陆(不包括英国和爱尔兰)

复数:continents 

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牛津词典

    noun

    • 大陆;陆地;洲
      one of the large land masses of the earth such as Europe, Asia or Africa
      1. the continent of Africa
        非洲大陆
      2. the African continent
        非洲大陆
    • 欧洲大陆(不包括英国和爱尔兰)
      the main part of the continent of Europe, not including Britain or Ireland
      1. We're going to spend a weekend on the Continent.
        我们要去欧洲大陆度周末。

    柯林斯词典

    • N-COUNT 大陆;洲
      Acontinentis a very large area of land, such as Africa or Asia, that consists of several countries.
      1. She loved the African continent...
        她热爱非洲大陆。
      2. Dinosaurs evolved when most continents were joined in a single land mass.
        恐龙进化的时候,多数大陆连为一体。
    • N-PROPER (指英国之外的)欧洲大陆
      People sometimes usethe Continentto refer to the continent of Europe except for Britain.
      1. Its shops are among the most stylish on the Continent.
        其店铺跻身欧陆最时尚的店铺之列。

    英英释义

    noun

    • one of the large landmasses of the earth
      1. there are seven continents
      2. pioneers had to cross the continent on foot

    adj

    • abstaining from sexual intercourse
      1. celibate priests
      Synonym:celibate
    • having control over urination and defecation

      双语例句

      • We import an incredible amount of cheese from the Continent
        我们从欧洲大陆进口数量惊人的奶酪。
      • He's gone for a holiday on the continent& italy, I think.
        他已去欧洲大陆度假了&我想是去意大利了。
      • Finally connecting Britain to the European continent.
        最终将英国与欧洲大陆连到了一起。
      • The smallest continent; between the South Pacific and the Indian Ocean.
        最小的一个洲;位于南太平洋和印度洋之间。
      • The Atlantic and the Indian ocean are two oceans with a continent between.
        大西洋和印度洋是中间夹着大陆的两个海洋。
      • She loved the African continent
        她热爱非洲大陆。
      • I live on the continent of Africa and in the country of India.
        我住在非洲大陆和印度。
      • Nigeria is the most populous African country and an economic powerhouse for the continent.
        尼日利亚是非洲人口最稠密的国家,也是非洲大陆的经济强国。
      • Its shops are among the most stylish on the Continent.
        其店铺跻身欧陆最时尚的店铺之列。
      • Which continent of the world interests you?
        世界上的哪个大陆你最感兴趣?