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continents

/ˈkɑntənən(t)s/ /ˈkɑntɪnən(t)s/

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noun

Континенты

Each of the main continuous land-masses on the earth's surface, now generally regarded as seven in number, including their related islands, continental shelves etc.

Examples :

"Students in geography class learn about the seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Antarctica. "

На уроках географии ученики изучают семь континентов: Азия, Африка, Северная Америка, Южная Америка, Европа, Австралия и Антарктида.

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noun

Континенты

A large contiguous landmass considered independent of its islands, peninsulas etc. Specifically, the Old World continent of Europe–Asia–Africa. See the Continent.

Examples :

"The children learned about the seven continents of the world in their geography class. "

Дети узнали о семи континентах мира на уроке географии.

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noun

Континенты, суша

Land (as opposed to the water).

Examples :

"There are seven continents on Earth, including Africa, Asia, and Europe. "

На Земле семь континентов, включая Африку, Азию и Европу.

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