to continue
01
继续, 持续
to not stop something, such as a task or activity, and keep doing it
Transitive: to continue doing sth | to continue to do sth
例子
They will continue practicing the piano to improve their skills.
他们将继续练习钢琴以提高他们的技能。
The rain continued to pour throughout the day.
雨继续下了一整天。
1.1
继续, 前进
to go or travel further in the same direction
Intransitive: to continue to a direction
例子
She continued along the hiking trail through the dense forest.
她继续沿着徒步小径穿过茂密的森林。
He continued down the road, eager to reach his destination.
他继续沿着这条路走，渴望到达目的地。
1.2
停留, 继续
to stay in a particular place
Intransitive: to continue somewhere
例子
I will continue here.
我会在这里继续。
You will continue in this country.
你将在这个国家继续。
1.3
继续, 保持
to remain in a certain job, position, or state
Intransitive: to continue in a job | to continue as a role
例子
She plans to continue in her role as CEO for the foreseeable future.
她计划在可预见的未来继续担任CEO的角色。
He was asked to continue as the head chef at the restaurant.
他被要求继续担任餐厅的主厨。
02
继续, 持续
to keep being or occurring
Intransitive
例子
Despite the rain, the outdoor event continued as planned.
尽管下雨，户外活动还是按计划继续进行了。
Even with the power outage, the conference continued without interruption.
即使停电，会议也继续进行，没有中断。
03
继续, 恢复
to resume something after an interruption
Transitive: to continue an activity | to continue doing sth
例子
They had to continue their conversation after the phone call.
他们不得不在电话结束后继续他们的谈话。
We shall continue the meeting after a short break.
我们将在短暂休息后继续会议。
3.1
继续, 接着说
to start speaking again after an interruption or pause
Intransitive
例子
' I apologize for the interruption, ' she continued, ' but I have an important point to make.'
'我为打断道歉，'她继续道，'但我有一个重要的观点要提出来。'
' After considering all the options, ' he continued, ' we decided to proceed with Plan A.'
'在考虑了所有选项之后，' 他继续说道, '我们决定继续执行计划A。'
3.2
延期, 推迟
to put off or keep pending a legal proceeding
Transitive: to continue a legal proceeding
例子
The trial was continued to a later date due to a witness's unavailability.
由于一名证人无法出庭，审判被延期至较晚的日期。
The judge decided to continue the hearing until further evidence could be presented.
法官决定继续审理，直到可以提交进一步的证据。
3.3
继续, 恢复
to resume after an interruption
Intransitive
例子
After the power outage, the concert continued.
停电后，音乐会继续了。
Following the intermission, the play continued.
中场休息后，戏剧继续了。
词汇树
continuance
continuant
continuation
continue
