单词 | continuation |
释义 | continuation (kəntɪnjueɪʃən ) Word forms: continuations 1. variable noun [usually with poss] The continuation of something is the fact that it continues, rather than stopping. It's the coalition forces who are to blame for the continuation of the war. [+ of] What we'll see in the future is, in fact, a continuation of that trend. Synonyms: continuing, lasting, carrying on, maintenance 2. countable noun [usually singular] Something that is a continuation of something else is closely connected with it or forms part of it. ...since this chapter is a continuation of Chapter 8. It would just be a continuation of previous visits he has made to Israel. [+ of] Synonyms: addition, extension, supplement, sequel Collocations: ensure the continuation of Bless him, he's programmed to ensure the continuation of our species. The Sun It also protects the family members from being pressured by politicians to make campaign donations to ensure the continuation of their family member's government contract. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The pope serves as a symbol of unity and has additional authority to ensure the continuation of that unity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This allowed wealthy landowners to increase their power and to ensure the continuation of an agrarian-dominated economy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Even the most expert of tactical voters could not plan their vote in a way that ensures the continuation of a current coalition. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 持续 Japanese: 継続 |
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