continent

英 [ˈkɒntɪnənt]

美 [ˈkɑːntɪnənt]

n. 大陆; 陆地; 洲; 欧洲大陆(不包括英国和爱尔兰)

复数：continents　

Oxford 3000 / Collins.3 / BNC.3626 / COCA.4022

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noun

大陆；陆地；洲
one of the large land masses of the earth such as Europe, Asia or Africa
1. the continent of Africa
  非洲大陆
2. the African continent
  非洲大陆
欧洲大陆（不包括英国和爱尔兰）
the main part of the continent of Europe, not including Britain or Ireland
1. We're going to spend a weekend on the Continent.
  我们要去欧洲大陆度周末。

N-COUNT 大陆;洲
Acontinentis a very large area of land, such as Africa or Asia, that consists of several countries.
1. She loved the African continent...
  她热爱非洲大陆。
2. Dinosaurs evolved when most continents were joined in a single land mass.
  恐龙进化的时候，多数大陆连为一体。
N-PROPER (指英国之外的)欧洲大陆
People sometimes usethe Continentto refer to the continent of Europe except for Britain.
1. Its shops are among the most stylish on the Continent.
  其店铺跻身欧陆最时尚的店铺之列。

noun

one of the large landmasses of the earth
1. there are seven continents
2. pioneers had to cross the continent on foot

adj

She loved the African continent
她热爱非洲大陆。
The English Channel separates Great Britain from the Continent.
英吉利海峡隔开了大不列颠和欧洲大陆。
Only the south-east and south-west corners of the continent have a temperate climate.
东南和西南中心气候温和。
Ecuador provides a perfect introduction to South America; it's a continent in miniature
厄瓜多尔是认识南美洲的绝佳切入点，它是南美大陆的缩影。
Dinosaurs evolved when most continents were joined in a single land mass.
恐龙进化的时候，多数大陆连为一体。
The average British school-boy is said to be more intelligent than the majority of his like on the continent.
据说英国的一般学童比欧洲大陆的大多数一般学童聪明。
I live on the continent of Africa and in the country of India.
我住在非洲大陆和印度。
The African continent still offers a lot of opportunities.
非洲大陆仍提供了大量机会。
Which continent of the world interests you?
世界上的哪个大陆你最感兴趣？
The American continent's geography severely limited the lines of attack
美洲大陆的地形严重限制了进攻路线。