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源自中古英语,来自古法语 'continuer',最终源自拉丁语 'continuare',意为'使连续'或'继续'。
❶ 持续或延续的状态或行为,指某事物在时间上的延长或保持。
“The continuance of the rain caused flooding in the area.”
(雨水的持续导致该地区发生洪水。)
“The committee voted for the continuance of the project.”
(委员会投票决定继续该项目。)
❶ 法律程序中指案件的延期或继续进行。
“The judge granted a continuance to allow more time for preparation.”
(法官批准延期以便有更多时间准备。)
“The defense requested a continuance due to new evidence.”
(辩方因新证据要求延期审理。)
in continuance — 表示某事正在持续或进行中,常用于正式或书面语境。
“The policy remains in continuance until further notice.”
(该政策在另行通知前持续有效。)