新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

continental

英  [ˌkɒntɪˈnentəl]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1. 大陆的

    Continental is used to refer to something that belongs to or relates to a continent.

    双语例句

    例:

    The most ancient parts of the continental crust are 4000 million years old.

    该大陆地壳最古老的那些部分有40亿年了。

    2. (除英国外的)欧洲大陆的

    Continental means situated on or belonging to the continent of Europe except for Britain.

    双语例句

    例:

    He sees no signs of improvement in the UK and continental economy.

    他看不出英国和欧洲大陆经济的好转迹象。