continuance
continuance
noun
noun
- [mass noun](formal)the state of remaining in existence or operation
(正式)继续，延续；持续，保持
his interests encouraged him to favour the continuance of war.
他的利益驱使他支持战争继续打下去。
■the time for which a situation or action lasts
持续时间，持续期
the trademarks shall be used only during the continuance of this agreement.
商标只能在此协议有效期间使用。
■the state of remaining in a particular position or condition
留在原处；留任；维持原状
the king's ministers depended on his favour for their continuance in office.
国王的大臣们是否能留任取决于他的恩宠。 - (US)(Law)a postponement or an adjournment
(美)(律)延期（审理）
- late Middle English: from Old French, from continuer 'continue', from Latin continuare, from continuus (see continuous)
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