continental
gb/kˌɑntənˈɛntəl/ us/kˌɑntənˈɛntəl/
B1
Angličtina
~ 5200
Významy
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adjective
B2
property
1
relating to mainland Europe
About mainland Europe, not the islands like Britain or Ireland.
Vzorec užití:
continental [noun]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use “continental” to mean simply “European” without the idea of mainland Europe. In British English, “continental” usually contrasts mainland Europe with the British Isles. Use “European” if you mean all of Europe, including islands.
Synonyma
European (Broader and more common; does not always carry the specific contrast with the UK that “continental” often has in British English.)
Antonyma
British (In UK English, often used as the contrasting term for things from the islands rather than mainland Europe.)
Kolokace
continental Europe
|continental holiday
|continental lifestyle
|continental cuisine
|continental visitors
Témata
geography
|culture
|travel
|space
Příklady
- Many British tourists spend the summer on continental beaches.
- She prefers continental fashion to traditional British styles.
- The restaurant serves mostly continental dishes with a modern twist.
- Rail travel across continental Europe is fast and convenient.
- The film has a very continental feel in its setting and characters.
Učební příklady
- We took a trip across continental Europe by train.
- He likes continental food such as pasta and tapas.
- This town has a very continental style of café.
- My parents enjoy continental holidays in Spain and Italy.
- She bought some continental magazines at the airport.
adjective
B2
property
2
describing an inland-type climate
Describes weather in places far from the sea, with very hot summers and very cold winters.
Vzorec užití:
continental [climate / weather / conditions]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think “continental” always means “European” because of its other meanings. When you see “continental climate,” it refers to the type of weather, not to Europe in particular.
Synonyma
inland (Describes location rather than climate itself, but often implies similar weather patterns.)
Antonyma
maritime (A maritime climate is strongly influenced by the sea, with milder temperatures and smaller seasonal changes.)
Kolokace
continental climate
|strongly continental
|continental weather patterns
|continental interior
|continental conditions
Témata
science
|geography
|environment
|weather
|nature
Příklady
- Winnipeg has a distinctly continental climate with very cold winters.
- The region’s continental weather makes heating costs high in winter.
- Forests in continental areas face extreme temperature changes each year.
- Researchers compared coastal and continental climates across the country.
- Continental conditions in the interior make agriculture challenging.
Učební příklady
- The city has a continental climate with hot summers.
- In a continental climate, winter is very cold.
- This area is far from the sea, so the climate is continental.
- A continental climate can change quickly from hot to cold.
- Scientists study how a continental climate affects plants.
adjective
B2
property
3
relating to a country's mainland
About the main land part of a country, not its islands or land far away.
Vzorec užití:
continental [country name / region]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think “continental United States” includes Alaska and Hawaii. In most everyday use, it means the 48 connected states on the mainland and excludes Alaska and Hawaii.
Synonyma
mainland (More general and more common on its own; “continental” is mostly used in fixed phrases like “continental United States.”)
Antonyma
overseas (Refers to territories or regions separated by sea from the mainland.)
Kolokace
continental United States
|continental U.S.
|continental France
|continental Alaska (contrast: non-continental)
|continental mainland
Témata
geography
|travel
|politics
|space
Příklady
- They drove across the continental United States in three weeks.
- Most of the population lives in the continental part of the country.
- Shipping costs are lower within the continental U.S. than to Hawaii or Alaska.
- The law applies only to continental France, not to its overseas departments.
- Wildlife on the islands differs greatly from that on the continental mainland.
Učební příklady
- We visited many states in the continental United States.
- This ticket is only for travel in the continental U.S.
- Most people in this country live in the continental area, not on the islands.
- The company ships free inside the continental U.S.
- He moved from an island to the continental part of the country.
adjective
B1
property
4
describing a light European breakfast
Describes a light breakfast with bread or pastries and a drink, not a big cooked meal.
Vzorec užití:
continental [breakfast / buffet / breakfast menu]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think “continental breakfast” just means “breakfast on the continent of Europe.” In hotels worldwide, it specifically means a light breakfast with bread or pastries and drinks, with no hot cooked food like eggs and bacon.
Synonyma
light (breakfast) (Focuses on size, not specifically on European style or typical hotel usage.)
Antonyma
full (breakfast) (Refers to a large cooked breakfast, often with eggs, meat, and other hot items.)
Kolokace
continental breakfast
|continental buffet
|simple continental breakfast
|continental breakfast menu
|continental breakfast included
Témata
food
|travel
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Příklady
- The room rate includes a continental breakfast served from seven o’clock.
- A basic continental buffet with coffee and croissants is available in the lobby.
- Guests can upgrade from a continental breakfast to a full English breakfast.
- The hotel only offers a simple continental breakfast of pastries and juice.
- I usually just have a continental breakfast when I travel for work.
Učební příklady
- Our hotel gives a free continental breakfast.
- We had a continental breakfast of bread and coffee.
- A continental breakfast is small but quick.
- She only wants a continental breakfast in the morning.
- The sign says: “Continental breakfast from 6 to 10.”
Podstatné jméno
C1
entity
5
person from mainland Europe
A person who comes from mainland Europe, not from Britain or other islands.
Vzorec užití:
[a] continental
Častá chyba:
Learners often do not realize that this noun is somewhat old-fashioned and mainly used in British English. In most cases, “European” is more natural and common.
Synonyma
European (More common and neutral; “continental” often suggests a British speaker contrasting mainland Europeans with British people and can sound a little old-fashioned.)
Antonyma
Briton (Used as the contrasting term for someone from the UK rather than from mainland Europe.)
Kolokace
a continental
|young continentals
|a group of continentals
|continentals and Britons
Témata
people
|culture
|geography
|travel
|relationships
Příklady
- To many continentals, British customs can seem rather strange.
- The café was full of continentals chatting in different languages.
- She married a continental she met while travelling in Spain.
- The tour group included both Britons and continentals.
- Local shops now employ many young continentals during the summer season.
Učební příklady
- He is a continental who moved to London.
- The hotel is popular with continentals in the summer.
- Many continentals visit this town every year.
- She enjoys talking with continentals about culture.
- The club has both British people and continentals.
adjective
technical
C1
property
6
relating to the American Revolution colonies
About the thirteen American colonies during the American Revolution, especially in names like “Continental Congress.”
Vzorec užití:
Continental [noun] (e.g., Army, Congress)
Častá chyba:
Learners may think “continental” here means “from a continent” in a general way. In American history, it is a fixed historical term for the united American colonies during the Revolution.
Synonyma
colonial (Broader and less specific; “continental” in this sense refers particularly to the unified colonies acting together during the Revolution.)
Antonyma
British (Refers to the opposing side, the government and forces of Great Britain during the American Revolution.)
Kolokace
Continental Congress
|Continental Army
|Continental currency
|Continental soldiers
|Continental forces
Témata
history
|politics
|military
|education
Příklady
- Delegates met in Philadelphia for the Second Continental Congress.
- The Continental Army faced shortages of supplies throughout the war.
- Continental forces struggled at first but became more organized over time.
- The value of Continental currency fell sharply during the conflict.
- Many farmers served in the Continental militia units.
Učební příklady
- The Continental Congress met in Philadelphia.
- George Washington led the Continental Army.
- The Continental Army fought against the British.
- People paid with Continental money during the war.
- Many men joined the Continental forces.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
continental
IPA
GB/kˌɑntənˈɛntəl/
US/kˌɑntənˈɛntəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
con - tin - ent - al (4 slabiky)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ent)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: continental
Noun
- Base: continental
- Plural: continentals
Příbuzná slova
Forms
continentals
noun
Core family
continent
noun A2
Advanced or less common
intercontinental
adjective
transcontinental
adjective
Výrazy
Continental Army
1/kˌɑntənˈɛntəl ˈɑɹmi/
fixed phrase
technical
army of the American colonies
The main army of the thirteen American colonies that fought against Britain in the American Revolution.
Příklady
- George Washington was the commander of the Continental Army.
- The Continental Army suffered from a lack of supplies.
- Many volunteers joined the Continental Army after the war began.
continental climate
1/kˌɑntənˈɛntəl klˈaɪmɪt/
fixed phrase
inland-type climate pattern
A kind of weather pattern in places far from the sea, with very hot or warm summers and very cold winters.
Příklady
- The city has a continental climate with long, cold winters.
- Farmers in areas with a continental climate must prepare for frost in early spring.
- Scientists compared plant growth in maritime and continental climates.
Continental Congress
1/kˌɑntənˈɛntəl kˈɑŋɡɹəs/
fixed phrase
technical
assembly of American colonial delegates
A group of leaders from the thirteen American colonies who met and acted as a kind of government during the American Revolution.
Příklady
- The Continental Congress met in Philadelphia in 1774.
- The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress.
- Delegates to the Continental Congress debated how to respond to British rule.
continental divide
1/kˌɑntənˈɛntəl dɪvˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
boundary separating river systems
A long high line of land on a continent where rivers on one side flow to one ocean and rivers on the other side flow to another ocean.
Příklady
- They hiked along the Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains.
- The river flows west after crossing the continental divide.
- Geographers mapped the main continental divide of North America.
continental drift
1/kˌɑntənˈɛntəl dɹˈɪft/
fixed phrase
technical
slow movement of continents
The very slow movement of the big land pieces of Earth (continents) over many millions of years.
Příklady
- Scientists once laughed at the idea of continental drift.
- Continental drift explains why Africa and South America seem to fit together.
- The theory of plate tectonics expanded on the idea of continental drift.
continental Europe
1/kˌɑntənˈɛntəl jˈʊɹəp/
fixed phrase
mainland Europe, not islands
The part of Europe that is one big piece of land, not the islands like Britain or Ireland.
Příklady
- Rail passes make travel around continental Europe relatively easy.
- Many people from continental Europe work in London.
- The product is popular in continental Europe but not well known in the UK.
continental philosophy
1/kˌɑntənˈɛntəl fəlˈɑsəfi/
fixed phrase
technical
European-style philosophical traditions
A style of philosophy that mainly comes from mainland Europe and is often contrasted with analytic philosophy from the English-speaking world.
Příklady
- She is writing her thesis on twentieth-century continental philosophy.
- The department offers separate courses in analytic and continental philosophy.
- Continental philosophy often focuses on history, society, and human experience.
continental shelf
1/kˌɑntənˈɛntəl ʃˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
technical
underwater edge of a continent
The wide, shallow part of the sea floor next to a continent, before the water becomes very deep.
Příklady
- Most offshore oil drilling takes place on the continental shelf.
- The country claims fishing rights over its entire continental shelf.
- Rich marine life is often found along the continental shelf.
continental United States
1/kˌɑntənˈɛntəl junˈaɪtɪd stˈeɪts/
fixed phrase
the 48 mainland U.S. states
The part of the United States that is one big land area, the 48 states between Canada and Mexico, not including Alaska or Hawaii.
Příklady
- Shipping is free within the continental United States.
- They drove across the continental United States in a month.
- The storm affected much of the continental United States.
continental breakfast
1/kˌɑntənˈɛntəl bɹˈɛkfəst/
fixed phrase
light European-style breakfast
A small breakfast with bread or pastries and a drink like coffee or tea, usually served in hotels, with no cooked food like eggs or bacon.
Příklady
- The hotel offers a free continental breakfast for guests.
- The hotel offers a free continental breakfast every morning.
- A continental breakfast usually includes coffee and croissants.
- We only had time for a quick continental breakfast before the meeting.
- Coffee, juice, and croissants were included in the continental breakfast.