continuous/kən'tɪnjʊəs/

a. happening or existing without a break

a. 持续的，不间断的：a continuous supply of fresh air持续不断的新鲜空气的供应

◇The rain has been continuous for over 24 hours now. 雨已经连续下了超过24小时了。

构词continue + -ous

用法continuous强调不间断，如：the continuous noise from the air conditioner 空调发出的持续不断的噪音。