continental

🇺🇸 /ˌkɑːntɪˈnentl/ 🇬🇧 /ˌkɒntɪˈnentl/
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adjective
R

related to mainland Europe, not including Britain and Ireland

Britain has many continental neighbors across the sea.

英国有许多欧洲大陆的邻国隔海相望。

R

following the customs of Western and Southern European countries

The café has a continental style with outdoor seating.

这家咖啡馆采用欧陆风格,设有户外座位。

R

related to the mainland part of North America

Shipping costs are lower in the continental United States.

美国本土的运输成本较低。

R

related to any of the seven main land masses on Earth

The continental climate varies greatly across different regions.

大陆性气候在不同地区差异很大。

noun
R

a person who lives in mainland Europe

Many continentals enjoy long lunch breaks as part of their culture.

许多欧洲大陆人将长时间午休作为他们文化的一部分。

translation

adj. 欧洲大陆的, 欧陆式的, 北美大陆的, 大陆的
n. 欧洲大陆人

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Plural continentals