continent
US /ˈkɑːn.tən.ənt/
UK /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nənt/
名詞
大陸, 洲
any of the world's main continuous expanses of land (Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, Australia, Antarctica).
範例:
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Asia is the largest continent by land area and population.
亞洲是陸地面積和人口最大的大陸。
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The seven continents of the world are distinct in their geography and culture.
世界七大洲在地理和文化上各具特色。
形容詞
節制, 貞潔
exercising self-restraint, especially in sexual matters.
範例:
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He lived a continent life, abstaining from excesses.
他過著節制的生活，避免過度。
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The monk was known for his continent habits and spiritual discipline.
這位僧侶以其節制的習慣和精神紀律而聞名。
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