continue
verb
UK/kənˈtɪn.juː/
US/kənˈtɪn.juː/
Definitions of continue verb
- B1Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)
To keep happening, existing, or doing something, or to cause something or someone to do this.
（使）持续；（使）保持；（使）延续
It is said that the band continued playing as the boat sank.
据说在船沉没时，乐团继续演奏。
If she continues to drink like that, I will have to carry her home.
如果她继续那样喝酒，我将不得不把她扛回家。
Do you plan to continue your studies?
你打算继续你的学业吗？
- B1Intransitive(不及物动词)
To start to do something again after a pause.
（中断后）再继续；又开始
After a brief stop for a drink of water, they continued on their journey.
短暂停下来喝了些水后，他们继续他们的旅程。
He paused to listen for a moment and then continued with his meal.
他停下来听了一会儿，然后继续吃饭。
The president then continued by saying his country was a free nation, and it would always remain that way.
总统接着说他的国家是一个自由的国家，并且将永远保持这样。