continuance
gb/kəntˈɪnjuəns/ us/kəntˈɪnjuəns/
C1
英语
~ 7200
义项
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名词
formal
C1
state
1
the state of continuing over time
The state of something going on or staying the same for some time.
用法模式：
the continuance of [something]
常见错误：
Learners often confuse "continuance" with "continuation." In many cases both are possible, but "continuation" is more common in everyday English. "Continuance" sounds more formal and is often used in official or legal-style writing. Do not confuse it with the adjective "continuous," which describes something that does not stop at all.
近义词
continuation (Very close in meaning; often slightly broader and more common in everyday use than "continuance.")
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duration (Focuses on the length of time something lasts, not on the idea of staying in the same state.)
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persistence (Adds a feeling of effort or difficulty in continuing, which "continuance" itself does not always imply.)
反义词
end (General word for when something stops, the opposite of continuing.)
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termination (A more formal word for bringing something to a stop, especially officially.)
搭配
the continuance of [something]
|continuance of operations
|continuance of support
|continuance in office
|peaceful continuance
|for the continuance of [something]
主题
time
|society
|work
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The contract includes terms for the continuance of service after the first year.
- His reelection ensured the continuance of the current economic policies.
- The charity depends on the continuance of public donations.
- They argued that strict laws are necessary for the continuance of public order.
- The report expressed concern about the continuance of violence in the region.
学习者例句
- The company needs money for the continuance of its work.
- Her win meant the continuance of her time as president.
- The school depends on the continuance of help from parents.
- We all hope for the continuance of peace in our country.
- The continuance of the project will help many people.
名词
technical
C2
event
2
court-ordered delay of a case
In a court, an official delay that moves a trial or hearing to a later day.
用法模式：
to grant/deny a continuance in [case]
常见错误：
Learners may think "continuance" in legal use means the case is continuing, but it actually means the case is delayed to a later date. Do not use it for non-legal delays (use "delay" or "postponement" instead).
近义词
postponement (General word for delaying something; not limited to legal contexts.)
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adjournment (Another legal term, but more often refers to pausing or suspending a meeting or court session rather than rescheduling the whole case.)
反义词
hearing (Refers to the legal proceeding actually taking place instead of being delayed.)
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trial (The court process going forward as scheduled, the opposite of postponing it.)
搭配
grant a continuance
|deny a continuance
|request a continuance
|motion for a continuance
|seek a continuance
|oppose a continuance
主题
law
|government
|time
例句
- The defense requested a continuance to prepare new evidence.
- The judge denied their motion for a continuance and ordered the trial to begin on Monday.
- Due to the sudden illness of a key witness, the court granted a two-week continuance.
- Both parties agreed to a continuance so they could attempt a settlement.
- Her lawyer asked for a continuance because he had another case scheduled the same day.
学习者例句
- The lawyer asked the judge for a continuance.
- The judge did not give a continuance, so the trial started on time.
- Because the witness was sick, the court gave a continuance.
- They wanted a continuance to find more information.
- The continuance moved the hearing to next month.
语法
词典原形
continuance
IPA
GB/kəntˈɪnjuəns/
US/kəntˈɪnjuəns/
音节与重音
con - tinu - ance （3 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (tinu)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: continuance
- Plural: continuance, continuances
词族
Forms
continuances
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
continuum
noun
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