be continuous
The process is continuous.
这个过程是连续的。
进行时的；进行体的；（数学）连续的；不变的；始终如一的；在时间或空间上持续不断；- 詹姆斯·金斯；关于函数或曲线；无中断或不规则地延伸
Not stopping or being interrupted; continuing in time or space without a break.
Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption.
在时间或空间上持续不断；- 詹姆斯·金斯
continuing in time or space without interruption; - James Jeans
Without intervening space; continued.
关于函数或曲线；无中断或不规则地延伸
of a function or curve; extending without break or irregularity
Not deviating or varying from uniformity; not interrupted; not joined or articulated.
Such that, for every x in the domain, for each small open interval D about f(x), there's an interval containing x whose image is in D.
Such that each open set in the target space has an open preimage (in the domain space, with respect to the given function).
Expressing an ongoing action or state.
The machine requires continuous maintenance to function properly.
这台机器需要连续维护才能正常运行。
用法提示：continuous 作形容词，表示“不间断的”，修饰 maintenance。
AI contextual example
She has been in continuous pain since the accident.
自从事故以来，她一直处于持续不断的疼痛中。
用法提示：continuous 作形容词，表示“持续的”，修饰 pain。
AI contextual example
The river provides a continuous source of water for the village.
这条河为村庄提供持续的水源。
用法提示：continuous 作形容词，表示“不间断的”，修饰 source。
AI contextual example
The process is continuous.
这个过程是连续的。
continuous作定语，修饰名词。
There is a continuous flow of traffic.
车流连绵不断。
The supply must remain continuous.
供应必须保持连续。
强调稳定不变，也可指频率高
最接近continuous，强调没有中断
多用于连贯的序列或记录
语气较强，常指持续不断令人厌倦
强调无休止，有时带夸张语气
grammar · medium
易错句子She has continuous headaches.
正确表达She has continual headaches.
在中文中，“连续”可以表示不中断或频繁发生，但英语中“continuous”指时间上不间断，而“continual”指频繁重复。因此，表达频繁发生的头痛时应用“continual”。
grammar · medium
易错句子It continuous to rain.
正确表达It continues to rain.
形容词“continuous”不能直接后接不定式短语；需要动词“continue”来表达“继续做某事”。
本义与 continuous 相对，指在时间或空间上有间断。
指时断时续，而非持续不断。
强调过程中被打断，与 continuous 的“持续不断”相反。
此处为比喻用法，指不连贯、有中断，非“破损”义。
指各自分离、独立的个体，与 continuous 的连续整体相对。
continuous强调无间断，continual强调频繁重复但可能有间歇
continuous强调时间上不间断，constant强调稳定不变且常含持续含义
持续改进
The company focuses on continuous improvement of its products.
该公司专注于其产品的持续改进。
连续过程
This is a continuous process that requires constant monitoring.
这是一个需要持续监控的连续过程。
连续函数
In calculus, a continuous function has no breaks or gaps.
在微积分中，连续函数没有间断或缺口。
连续数据
Temperature readings are an example of continuous data.
温度读数是连续数据的一个例子。
持续供应
We need a continuous supply of raw materials to maintain production.
我们需要持续供应原材料以维持生产。
持续监控
Continuous monitoring of vital signs is crucial in intensive care.
在重症监护中，对生命体征的持续监控至关重要。
con- (together) + tin (hold) + -uous (having the quality)
持续改进
Our company is committed to continuous improvement in all areas.
我们公司致力于在所有领域进行持续改进。
持续过程
Learning a language is a continuous process that requires daily practice.
学习语言是一个需要每日练习的持续过程。
连续循环
The presentation is playing on a continuous loop in the lobby.
演示文稿在大堂连续循环播放。
Dictionary facts from DICTIONARY_API_DEV, ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.