forming a sequence in which the same action or event is repeated frequently 连续的;频繁(重复)的 his plane went down after continual attacks. 在遭到连续攻击后,他的飞机坠毁了。 ■having no interruptions 无间断的,不断的;不停的 some patients need continual safeguarding. 一些病人需要不间断的看护。
派生 continually adverb 语源
Middle English: from Old French continuel, from continuer 'continue', from Latin continuare, from continuus (see continuous)
用法
For an explanation of the difference between continual and continuous, see usage at continuous