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。