continent
🇬🇧 UK/'kɒntinәnt/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
One of the seven main large landmasses of the Earth, such as Asia, Africa, or Europe
大陆;洲
adj.
Exercising self-restraint, especially regarding sexual activity or bodily functions
自制的;节欲的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.continental divide大陆分界线
- 2.continental drift大陆漂移
Example Sentences
- 1.
Africa is the world's second-largest continent by both area and population.
- 2.
He demonstrated continent behavior by refusing the temptation despite great difficulty.