continental
英 [kɒntɪ'nent(ə)l]
美 [,kɑntɪ'nɛntl]
助记提示
1. continent (n.) + -al.
2. In reference to the European mainland (as opposed to Great Britain), recorded from 1760.
3. In reference to the British American colonies from 1774.
双语例句
- 1. Lowered sea levels exposed the shallow continental shelf beneath the Bering Sea.
- 海平面下降使白令海底部的浅层大陆架暴露出来。
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- 2. Shipping is included on orders sent within the continental U.S.
- 美国本土订单已含运费。
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- 3. He sees no signs of improvement in the UK and continental economy.
- 他看不到英国与欧洲大陆经济好转的迹象。
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- 4. Both sides adopted the Continental style of play.
- 双方都采用了欧陆式打法。
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- 5. Housing finance is less developed in continental Europe.
- 住房金融业在欧洲大陆的发展程度较低。
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