constant
UK/'kɒnst(ə)nt/US/'kɒnstәnt/
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLGREB2
Definitions
adj.
Happening all the time; not stopping
不断的，持续的
adj.
Staying the same; unchanging
恒定的，不变的
n.
(maths/science) a value that does not change
（数学/科学）常数，常量
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcon- (together, thoroughly) + st (stand) + -ant (adj.) = 'standing firm all the way.' Something that keeps standing the same way without budging is constant — whether it's constant noise (never stops) or a constant value (never changes).
Root st still carries 376 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.constant reminder不断的提醒
- 2.constant struggle持续的斗争
- 3.remain constant保持不变
Example Sentences
- 1.
Living next to the airport means constant noise.
- 2.
She kept the oven at a constant temperature.
- 3.
In this equation, g is a physical constant.