| 词汇 | continental |
| 释义 | continental adjective uk /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnen.təl/ us /ˌkɑːn.t̬ənˈen.t̬əl/ C2 of or relating to continents: 大洲的，大陆的;大陆性的，似大陆的 Geologists map past and future continental drift.地质学家绘制过去和未来的大陆漂移图。 continental waters大陆水域 See continent of or relating to Europe, especially western Europe, but not including the British Isles: （尤指西部）欧洲大陆的 She preferred the continental way of life.她更喜欢西欧的生活方式。 Most continental Europeans were breezily optimistic.大多数欧洲人都很轻松乐观。 See the Continent Volcanoes are mainly concentrated on the edges of continental plates. For the younger generation, continental wars are something for the history books. Expensive restaurants still serve continental cuisine. Britain trails behind its continental neighbours in provision for child care. Geography: small & large land masses archipelago atoll cay continent continentally coral reef desert island floating island interisland island isle key landform landlocked landmass mainland Pangaea subcontinent You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Countries, nationalities & continents: continents & regions of the world continental noun[ C ] mainly UKold-fashioned(alsoContinental)uk /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnen.təl/ us /ˌkɑːn.t̬ənˈen.t̬əl/ someone who comes from Europe but not the British Isles: （欧洲）大陆人 Continentals drive on the right.欧洲大陆的车靠右侧行驶。 I noticed while I was in Austria that far more continentals smoke now than in Britain.我在奥地利时注意到现在欧洲大陆吸烟的人比英国多得多。 See the Continent Continentals value their fish more highly than we do. His face was tanned and he had a thin moustache, which gave him the appearance of a continental. Few in Britain want the open casket so beloved of the Americans and many Continentals. |
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