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continent

/ˈkɒntɪnənt/ /ˈkɑntɪnənt/

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noun

大陆，洲。

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 :

"My geography teacher explained that the seven continents are very different in size and climate. "

我的地理老师解释说，地球上的七大洲面积和气候差异很大。

geography continent world area

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noun

大陆，洲。

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 teacher explained that Europe, Asia, and Africa are considered a single continent. "

老师解释说，欧洲、亚洲和非洲被认为是一个单一的大陆。

geography world continent area

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noun

大陆，洲。

Land (as opposed to the water).

Examples :

"The continent of Africa is home to many different animal species. "

非洲大陆是许多不同动物物种的家园。

continent geography world place

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adjective

自制的，节制的.

Exercising self-restraint; controlled, temperate with respect to one's bodily needs or passions, especially sex, urination and/or defecation.

Examples :

"The young boy was continent throughout the entire camping trip, demonstrating self-control. "

那个小男孩在整个露营过程中都表现得很有自制力，真能忍住.

physiology body sex moral character human mind

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adjective

连贯的，连续的.

Not interrupted; connected; continuous.

Examples :

"a continent fever"

一种持续不断的高烧 (Yī zhǒng chíxù bùduàn de gāoshāo)

nature geography

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adjective

限制性的，克制的。

Serving to restrain or limit; restraining; opposing.

Examples :

"The teacher's continent attitude toward disruptive students helped maintain order in the classroom. "

老师对扰乱课堂秩序的学生的限制性态度帮助维持了课堂秩序。

moral character attitude philosophy