单词 | continuity |
释义 | continuity (kɒntɪnjuːɪti , US -nuː- ) Word forms: continuities 1. variable noun Continuity is the fact that something continues to happen or exist, with no great changes or interruptions. An historical awareness also imparts a sense of continuity. ...a tank designed to ensure continuity of fuel supply during aerobatics. [+ of] ...the problems of trying to maintain continuity between your youthful past and your middle-aged present. He said he stood for continuity rather than change. 2. uncountable noun In film making, continuity is the way that things filmed at different times are made to look as if they were filmed at the same time or in the right sequence. [technical] Walt and I referred to the original footage to check continuity and lighting. Collocations: cultural continuity In addition, they maintain a cultural continuity with their own in the form of rites and practices. Times, Sunday Times Cultural continuity depends on arbitrary authority. Times, Sunday Times He did not understand their system of identification and cultural continuity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Echoes of this supposed cultural continuity may still be found in popularisations of the history that follows. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This suggests some cultural continuity between the two sites. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He has been an assiduous watcher of the county game since becoming a selector in 2008 and will ensure continuity. Times, Sunday Times For this pandemic, and the next, video conferencing between groups of key people should be the norm to ensure continuity of government. Times,Sunday Times It would happen first and, hopefully, ensure continuity of service throughout the building work. Times, Sunday Times It has taken steps to ensure continuity, which includes increasing inventory levels. Times, Sunday Times Again, that was to ensure continuity and certainty. Times,Sunday Times The buildings at risk add to the harmony and historical continuity of the area, and enhance the diversity of the streetscape. Times, Sunday Times His task was now to establish historical continuity over this huge rupture. The Times Literary Supplement The amalgamation remains an emotive one however because of the symbolic loss of historical continuity through the individual regimental status of each battalion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 References to the traditional opus numbers are still common, in part because the opus numbers have historical continuity with earlier scores and printed programs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 While homology refers to the historical continuity of character identity, the term innovation refers to the origin of novel characters, i.e. the origin of novel homologues. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The lack of continuity proved a disruption and Wales lost all four games. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This lack of continuity is a serious weakness when dealing with foreign financial and political leaders. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The lack of continuity means things go wrong. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Not only is there a clear lack of continuity and co-ordination in rural policy but a fragmentation of power and responsibility exists as well. Rural Land-Use Planning in Developed Nations (1989) There are some serious drawbacks to working part time for both patient and doctor including the inevitable lack of continuity. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It would save money and maintain continuity; the latter a useful factor any time, the former the imperative of the moment. Times,Sunday Times That way we maintain continuity of expertise and do not compromise the future. Times, Sunday Times We never had any intention but to maintain continuity at the club. The Sun Without one driving vision to maintain continuity, newer details may occasionally seem to contradict earlier ones. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 All materials were subject to review in order to maintain continuity within the game systems. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A solid associate teacher to provide continuity when the pastor must be out of town. Christianity Today Many small firms will close or merge, but bigger firms will provide continuity of care and service, he says. Times, Sunday Times The new education secretary initially worked with her predecessor's inner circle, who were keen to stay on to provide continuity in implementing the coalition's school reforms. Times, Sunday Times After considerable discussion he decided not to seek its renewal so that the governors could appoint a successor who would provide continuity by overseeing this renewal programme. Times, Sunday Times You need to provide continuity and coherence,' she explains, ' and if you have too many different plants, it feels busy rather than restful. Times, Sunday Times The key is that those offering support establish a sense of continuity, and that the support mechanisms remain constant. Times, Sunday Times (2007) He places particular emphasis on giving pupils a sense of continuity between their growing cognitive skills and their own environment. Educational Psychology in a Changing World (1988) But as coercion becomes more extreme and resistance crumbles, prisoners lose the sense of continuity with their past. Trauma and Recovery (1992) Walls have been whitewashed, and reclaimed maple wood floors run throughout, providing a sense of continuity. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Translations: Chinese: 连续性 Japanese: 連続 |
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