continuum

kәn'tinjuәm

托福 Collins 1

n. a continuous nonspatial whole or extent or succession in which no part or portion is distinct or distinguishable from adjacent parts

n. 连续统一体, 连续统, 闭联集
[化] 连续区; 连续谱; 连续介质

Collins 星级

10,538

BNC 频率

8,541

使用频率

continuum 可以分解为词根 continu-（表示“连续”）和后缀 -um（常用于名词）。理解为“一个连续的东西”。

例句

1. The temperature exists on a continuum from very cold to very hot.

温度在非常冷到非常热之间存在一个连续体。

2. In education, there is a continuum of learning that supports students at all levels.

在教育中，有一个支持各个层次学生的学习连续体。

3. Emotions can be seen as a continuum, ranging from happiness to sadness.

情绪可以被视为一个连续体，从快乐到悲伤。