Word · CEFR B1 · Frequency #2628
constantly
不变地；始终如一地
without variation or change; in every case
- 1.
In a constant manner; occurring continuously; persistently.
持续不断地,持久地
- 2.
without variation or change, in every case
在每种情况下都没有变化或改变
- 3.
Recurring regularly.
定期反复地,有规律地重复出现
- 4.
without interruption
不间断地
- 5.
In an unchangeable or invariable manner; in every case.
不变地,始终如一地
持续不断地,持久地；在每种情况下都没有变化或改变；定期反复地,有规律地重复出现；不间断地；不变地,始终如一地
In use
The weather here is constantly changing, so always bring an umbrella.
She checks her phone constantly during work.
He constantly repeats the same story at every family dinner.
constantly kind and gracious
the world is constantly changing
constantly + verb
副词修饰动词，表示动作频繁发生。
He constantly checks his phone for messages.
他不停地查看手机消息。
be + constantly + adjective
修饰形容词，表示状态持续。
She is constantly busy with work.
Connections
Collocations
- constantly changing
- 不断变化
- The weather here is constantly changing.这里的天气不断变化。
- constantly evolving
- 不断发展
- Technology is constantly evolving.技术在不断发展。
- constantly monitored
- 持续监控
- The patient's condition is constantly monitored.病人的状况被持续监控。
- constantly updated
- 不断更新
- The database is constantly updated with new information.数据库不断更新新信息。
- constantly on the move
- 一直在移动
- She is constantly on the move for work.她因工作一直在移动。
- constantly improving
Learner notes
Memory Tip
constantly = 总是，联想永不停止的闹钟。
Context & Register
中性语域，常用于日常及正式场合，表示动作或状态持续不断。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the common adverbial suffix -ly, but do not rhyme with 'constantly' because their stressed vowels differ (/ɒ/ vs /iː/, /juː/, /eɪ/, /æ/, /ʌ/, /ɪ/).
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
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