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BNC: 323 COCA: 293

continue

Word family 
ldoce_714_zcon·tin·ue /kənˈtɪnjuː/ ●●● S1 W1 verb
1  [intransitiveI, transitiveT]CONTINUE/NOT STOP to not stop happening, existing, or doing something （使）繼續；（使）延續 → continuous, continual, discontinue
continue to do something
Sheila continued to work after she had her baby.
希拉生了孩子後繼續工作。
He will be continuing his education in the US.
他將在美國繼續求學。
I felt too sick to continue.
我感覺很難受，無法繼續下去了。
continue unabated/apace/unchecked (=continue at the same high speed or level) 持續不減
The flood of refugees continued unabated.
難民繼續大量湧來。
continue with
He was permitted to continue with his work while in prison.
他獲準在監獄中繼續他的工作。
continue for
The strike continued for another four weeks.
罷工又持續了四個星期。
continue doing something
Most elderly people want to continue living at home for as long as they can.
大部分老年人都想繼續盡可能長久地住在家裏。
2  [intransitiveI, transitiveT]CONTINUE/START AGAIN to start again, or start doing something again, after an interruption 〔中斷後〕再繼續 SYN resume
After a brief ceasefire, fighting continued.
短暫停火後又開戰了。
Rescue teams will continue the search tomorrow.
明天救援隊將繼續搜尋。
continue doing something
He picked up his book and continued reading.
他拿起書，繼續看下去。
3  [intransitiveI]TRAVEL to go further in the same direction 〔朝同一方向繼續〕走，移動，延伸
continue down/along/into etc
We continued along the road for some time.
我們繼續沿着這條路走了一段時間。
The road continues northwards to the border.
這條路往北一直延伸到邊境。
4  [intransitiveI] to stay in the same job, situation etc 留任；維持原狀
continue as
Miss Silva will continue as publishing director.
席爾瓦小姐將繼續擔任出版經理一職。
5  [intransitiveI, transitiveT]CONTINUE/START AGAIN to say more after an interruption 繼續說，接着說
‘And so, ’ he continued, ‘we will try harder next time.’
“因此，”他接着說，“我們下一次會更加努力。”
6. to be continued used at the end of part of a story, a television show etc to tell people that the story has not finished yet 未完待續〔故事、電視節目等一集結束時的用語〕
Examples from the Corpus
to be continued• Nevertheless, the rewards of finding satisfactory solutions are high enough for experimental work to be continued.• This means that conventional spoken broadcast traffic messages will have to be continued for many years.• This aid would also have to be continued in the longer term in order to totally eradicate certain diseases.• In principle, for a complete representation of the turbulence, this process has to be continued to all orders.• Others, perhaps with greater foresight, wanted the strike to be continued until they had created an acceptable alternative political structure.
 THESAURUS
to continue doing something 繼續做某事
continue to not stop doing something that you are already doing 繼續
We need the money to continue our work.
我們需要錢來繼續我們的工作。
They continued arguing for a long time.
他們繼續爭論了很長時間。
Despite all the warnings, many people continue to smoke.
許多人不顧警告繼續吸煙。
nSometimes she just couldn’t see the point of continuing.
nMy teacher advised me to continue with my studies.
go on (also carry on especially British EnglishBrE) to continue doing something. Go on is less formal than continue, and is the phrase that people usually use in everyday English 繼續〔go on沒有continue正式，通常用於日常英語中〕
Dan went on talking but she was no longer listening.
丹繼續說下去，可她已經不在聽了。
He carried on with his day job.
他繼續幹着那份正式的工作。
nSheehan has carried on with her campaign.
keep (on) doing something [not in progressive] to continue doing something for a long time – especially so that you feel tired or annoyed 一直做某事〔尤指讓人很累或生氣〕
We kept on walking until we got to the top of the hill.
我們一直走到山頂。
The man kept staring at me.
那人一直盯着我看。
persevere /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪə $ ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/ to continue trying to do something in a very patient and determined way, in spite of difficulties. Persevere sounds rather formal 堅持不懈〔比較正式〕
5The two sides will just have to persevere until they can reach an agreement.
雙方只能堅持不放棄，直到達成一致。
He didn’t know any English, but he persevered and became a good student.
他不懂英語，但是他堅持不懈，終於成爲一名優秀學生。
Her health was rapidly declining but she persevered with her duties.
她的健康狀況迅速下降，但是依然堅守職責。
nStevenson persevered in his efforts to discover what had really happened.
nChildren today seem less willing to seek out challenges and persevere in the face of adversity.
to continue to happen 繼續發生
continue to happen without stopping 繼續，持續
The good weather seems likely to continue.
好天氣可能還會繼續。
nUnless there are serious negotiations, the fighting will continue.
nSome people have lost work, and this will continue to happen until the computer system is fixed.
The review process is expected to continue for several weeks.
審核過程預計將持續幾個星期。
last to continue – use this to say how long something continues for 持續〔多久〕
I know my good luck won’t last forever.
我知道，我的好運不會永遠持續。
nIt’s not certain how long the ceasefire will last.
The trial lasted for six days.
審判持續了六天。
The meeting lasted until lunchtime.
會議一直開到午飯時間。
nThe training period lasted from July 2 to August 25.
go on to continue, especially for a long time 〔尤指長久地〕持續
Disputes between neighbours can go on for years.
鄰裏糾紛會持續好多年。
carry on British EnglishBrE to continue, especially when there are problems 〔尤指出現問題後〕仍然繼續
The game carried on despite the injury of two players.
盡管有兩名球員負傷，比賽仍然繼續進行。
drag on to continue for much longer than necessary or for longer than you want 拖拉，拖延
The meeting dragged on for another hour.
會議又拖了一個小時。
The talks dragged on, with no apparent hope of achieving a peaceful solution.
會談拖拖拉拉，看不到實現和平解決的明確希望。
persist formal if something bad persists, it continues to exist or happen 〔不好的事物〕持續，繼續存在[發生]
See your doctor if the symptoms persist.
如果症狀持續，去看醫生。
nIf adverse weather conditions persist, the game will be cancelled.
5 FREQUENCY 使用頻率
Examples from the Corpus
continue• Sometimes she just couldn't see the point of continuing.• The good weather seems likely to continue.• After a while the rain stopped, allowing the game to continue.• The concert will continue after a brief intermission.• Nate didn't answer, so Murphy continued, "All of this happened before I was hired."• Development can continue, but alongside conservation, so that those who depend on natural resources can continue to do so.• "That may be, " he continued, "but the factory will still be closing at the end of the year."• Turn and continue cooking on the other side, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.• Have a rest before you continue driving.• The review process is expected to continue for several weeks.• The project's organizers hope the government will continue funding it next year.• Soviet leaders said they would continue Gorbachev's democratic reforms.• He has decided to go back to Cambridge to continue his medical studies.• Continuing in a quieter voice, she asked how long he'd been married.• The analogies between jazz and pentecostalism continue into more recent years.• NASA continues its efforts to communicate with intelligent beings in outer space.• He's not sure whether he'll be able to continue skiing competitively after the operation.• He flicked away another cigarette as they made their way towards him to continue the drive still higher into the hills.• Before they could continue their conversation, Frank Gordon came over to speak to Oliver.• Dry weather will continue through the weekend.• The hearing continues Thursday with testimony from Federal Reserve Board officials and consumer advocates.• The result continues to be discrimination.• Some people have lost work, and this will continue to happen until the computer system is fixed.• She continued to live in the same house after the death of her husband.• Despite all the warnings, many people continue to smoke.• My teacher advised me to continue with my studies.
continue doing something• We continued drinking until after midnight.
continue down/along/into etc• Does childhood disorder continue into adulthood?• As the investigation continued into June, Dunlap could feel the vise tighten, squeezing out any possibility of hope.• In some years passage continues into June; for example, in June 1970,640 were seen passing off Selsey Bill.• However, these were now too low and my prospects too poor for me to continue along that track.• I continue along the dark pavement with my hands thrust deep inside my pockets.• A well-graded road leads south, over a bridge, crosses the freeway and continues into the desert.• The onslaught continued into the second half.• If it does not, its ascent will continue into the twenty-second.
Origin continue
(1300-1400) French continuer, from Latin continuare, from continuus; → CONTINUOUS
BNC: 323 COCA: 293
BNC: 323 COCA: 293
continue verb
⇨ continue 1 (continue fighting) ⇨ continue 2 (the story continues) ⇨ lead 3 (a path continues) ⇨ remain (the rain continues)continue1

verb

 The rain continued all day. 雨下了一整天。continue fighting 繼續戰鬥the story continues 故事接續下去lead3The path continues down the hill.remaincontinue as managercontinue ♦︎ take ♦︎ last ♦︎ go on ♦︎ carry on ♦︎ keep on ♦︎ drag onThese words all mean to still be happening over a period of time. 這些詞均表示繼續、持續。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to continue / last / go on / carry on / keep on / drag on for hours / a week / two years, etc.◆to continue / last / go on / carry on / keep on / drag on until morning / next year, etc.◆to continue / last into the night / next week, etc.◆to take / last a few minutes / an hour / all day / years, etc.■ continue [intransitive] (rather formal, especially written) to keep existing or happening without stopping 持續；繼續存在；持續進行◆The exhibition continues until 25 July.展覽會持續到7月25日。◆The rain will continue into the evening.這場雨會持續下到晚上。◆The rain continued to fall all afternoon.這場雨整個下午都下個不停。◆The rain continued falling all afternoon.這場雨整個下午都下個不停。OPP suspend ⇨ stop verb 3 ■ take [transitive, intransitive] (took, taken)to need a particular amount of time 需要⋯時間；費時◆The journey to the airport takes about half an hour.到機場大約需要半小時。◆It takes about half an hour to get to the airport.到機場大約需要半小時。◆It took her three hours to repair her bike.她花了三個小時修理自行車。◆It'll take time (= take a long time) for her to recover from the illness.她的病需要一段時間才能痊愈。◆I need a shower－I won't take long.我要沖個澡，用不了多長時間。■ last [transitive, intransitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用於進行時) to continue for a particular period of time 持續；繼續；延續◆Each game lasts (for) about an hour.每場比賽約一小時。◆The trial is expected to last until the end of the week.審判預計要持續到本周末。◆The celebrations lasted well into the next week.慶祝活動一直持續到下周。◆How long does the play last?那出戲要演多長時間？■ ˌgo ˈon

phrasal verb

(goes, went, gone) (especially spoken) (of a situation) to continue without changing, especially when you feel that it needs to change （情況或形勢）繼續下去，持續（尤指感到需要改變時）◆This cannot be allowed to go on.決不允許這種情況繼續下去。◆How much longer will this hot weather go on for?這種炎熱的天氣還會持續多久？◆We can't go on like this－we seem to be always arguing.我們不能這樣下去－我們似乎老是爭吵不休。■ ˌcarry ˈon

phrasal verb

 (especially BrE, especially spoken) to continue moving 繼續移動◆Carry on until you get to the junction, then turn left.繼續往前走到交叉路口，然後向左轉。■ ˌkeep ˈon

phrasal verb

(kept, kept) (especially spoken) to continue 持續；繼續存在；持續進行◆The rain kept on all day.雨下了一整天。◆Keep on until you get to the church.往前走，直到教堂爲止。ⓘ Keep on sometimes suggests that sb/sth continues for a long time in a very determined and/or annoying way. * keep on有時指某人或某事物固執地且／或惱人地持續很長時間。■ ˌdrag ˈon

phrasal verb

(-gg-) (disapproving) to go on for too long 持續得過久；拖沓地進行◆The dispute has dragged on for months.爭論已經持續幾個月之久。continue2

verb

 The rain continued all day. 雨下了一整天。continue fighting 繼續戰鬥the story continues 故事接續下去lead3The path continues down the hill.remaincontinue as managercontinue ♦︎ keep ♦︎ go on with sth/go on doing sth ♦︎ proceed ♦︎ pursue ♦︎ carry (sth) on ♦︎ keep sth up/keep up with sth ♦︎ press ahead/on ♦︎ stick with sb/sthThese words all mean to do sth without stopping over a period of time. 這些詞均表示繼續做、不停地進行。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to continue / keep on / go on / proceed / carry on / keep up / press ahead / stick with sth◆to continue / keep / go on / carry on / press ahead with doing sth◆to continue / go on / proceed / pursue / carry on / keep up / press ahead (with) the / your work◆to continue / go on with / pursue / carry on / keep up a conversation◆to continue / proceed / pursue / carry on / press ahead (with) plans◆to continue / proceed / pursue / press ahead (with) reforms◆to continue / pursue / carry on / keep up / press ahead / stick (with) a policy◆to proceed / pursue / press ahead (with) legislation◆to continue / proceed / pursue / carry on (with) an investigation◆to continue / pursue / carry on / keep up a relationship / tradition◆to continue / keep / go on / carry on fighting / working / talking / improving sth / believing / building sth◆to continue / go on / carry on regardless■ continue [transitive, intransitive] (rather formal) to not stop doing sth 繼續做；不停地幹◆She wanted to continue working after the baby was born.她想在孩子出生後繼續工作。◆He continued to ignore everything I was saying.他依然對我說的一切置若罔聞。◆The board of enquiry is continuing its investigations.調查委員會在繼續調查。◆Are you going to continue with the project?你要繼續做這個項目嗎？■ keep (kept, kept) [transitive, intransitive] (especially spoken) to continue doing sth; to do sth repeatedly 繼續，重複（做某事）◆Keep smiling!保持笑容！◆I wish you wouldn't keep on interrupting me!我希望你别老跟我打岔！◆I want to keep on with part-time work for as long as possible.我希望做兼職工作能一直持續下去。ⓘ In spoken English keep doing sth is much more frequent than continue doing sth, which sounds rather formal. In this meaning keep is always followed by a verb in the -ing form; by on + a verb in the -ing form, or by on with sth. 在口語中，keep doing sth比continue doing sth常用得多，後者聽起來相當正式。表達此義時，keep總是用於keep doing、keep on doing或keep on with sth等句型。■ ˌgo ˈon with sth■ go on doing sth

phrasal verb

(goes, went, gone)to continue an activity without stopping （不停頓地）繼續做某事◆She shrugged and went on with her writing.她聳聳肩繼續寫下去。◆Neil nodded and went on eating.尼爾點點頭，繼續吃。■ proceed prəˈsiːd; NAmE proʊˈsiːd [intransitive] (rather formal) to continue doing sth that has already been started; to continue being done 繼續做（或從事、進行）◆We're not sure whether we still want to proceed with the sale.我們不確定是否還要繼續降價促銷。◆Work is proceeding slowly.工作進展緩慢。ⓘ You might proceed with work, plans, reforms, a transaction or an investigation; or a conversation, meeting, sale, transaction or trial might proceed (in a particular way). * proceed with後可接work、plan、reform、transaction或 investigation。proceed前的主語可以是conversation、meeting、sale、transaction或trial，後面可接方式狀語。■ pursue pəˈsjuː; NAmE pərˈsuː[transitive] (formal) to continue to discuss, find out about or be involved in sth 繼續探討（或追究、從事）◆We have no option but to pursue legal action.我們除了進行訴訟，别無選擇。◆We have decided not to pursue the matter.我們決定不再追究此事。ⓘ Typical collocates of pursue are enquiry, investigation, lawsuit, line, matter, policy, quest and strategy. * pursue的常見搭配詞有enquiry、investigation、lawsuit、line、matter、policy、quest和strategy。■ ˌcarry ˈon■ ˌcarry sth ˈon

phrasal verb

 (especially spoken) to continue doing sth 繼續做；堅持幹◆Carry on with your work while I'm away.我不在時你要繼續幹。◆After he left I just tried to carry on as normal (= do the things I usually do).他離開後，我就像往常一樣繼續努力幹。◆He carried on peeling the potatoes.他不停地削土豆皮。■ ˌkeep sth ˈup■ ˌkeep ˈup with sth

phrasal verb

(kept, kept)to continue sth at the same, usually high, level; to continue to pay or do sth regularly 使保持在同一水平（通常指高水平）；繼續支付；繼續做◆The enemy kept up the bombardment day and night.敵人晝夜轟炸不停。◆Well done! Keep up the good work / Keep it up.幹得好！繼續好好幹吧！◆If you do not keep up with the payments you could lose your home.如果不繼續付款，你的住房就可能保不住。■ ˌpress aˈhead■ ˌpress ˈon

phrasal verb

to continue with an activity or journey in a determined way 堅決繼續進行（某項活動）；堅決繼續行程◆The company is pressing ahead with its plans for a new warehouse.這家公司正加緊推動建造新倉庫的計劃。◆'Shall we stay here for the night?' 'No, let's press on.'“我們今晚在這兒過一夜好嗎？”“不，咱們繼續走。”■ ˈstick with sb/sth

phrasal verb

 [no passive] (informal) to continue with sth; to continue doing sth 持續；堅持◆They decided to stick with their original plan.他們決定繼續執行原計劃。◆Even if you find it hard at first, stick with it－it will get easier with practice.即使你發現開始有些難，堅持下去，會越做越容易的。ⓘ Stick with sb/sth is often used to talk about not changing or moving away from what you already know. * stick with sb/sth常用來指堅守原有已知的事物◆to stick with the old system / the original plan / what you know / what you already have / the status quo繼續使用舊的系統；堅持原先的計劃；固守已知的／已有的；維持現狀 continue3

verb

 The rain continued all day. 雨下了一整天。continue fighting 繼續戰鬥the story continues 故事接續下去lead3The path continues down the hill.remaincontinue as managercontinue ♦︎ go on ♦︎ resume ♦︎ return to sth ♦︎ renew ♦︎ reopen ♦︎ restart ♦︎ take sth upThese words all mean to start sth again after stopping for a time. 這些詞均表示停頓後再接着做某事。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to continue / go on with sth◆to continue / go on / resume doing sth◆to continue / resume / return to / renew / reopen / restart talks◆to continue / resume / return to / reopen a discussion◆to continue / resume / return to / take up a conversation◆to return to / reopen / take up a / an case / issue◆to continue / renew / take up the campaign◆to continue / resume / return to / renew / take up the attack◆to continue / resume / restart production◆to continue / resume / return to your duties◆work continues / goes on / restarts■ continue [intransitive, transitive] (especially written) to start or start sth again after stopping for a time; to start speaking again after stopping （停頓後）繼續，再開始，接着說◆The story continues in our next issue.這篇故事我們將在下期繼續刊載。◆The story will be continued in our next issue.這篇故事我們將在下期繼續刊載。◆Please continue with the work you were doing before.請繼續做你原來做的工作。◆Please continue－I didn't mean to interrupt.請繼續，我並非有意打岔的。◆'In fact,' he continued, 'I'd like to congratulate you.'“實際上，”他接着說，“我要恭喜你。”ⓘ The written abbreviation of continue is cont. This is often found at the bottom of the page or at the top of a page. * continue的書面縮略式爲cont.，常見於頁腳或頁眉◆cont. p.161下轉第161頁◆cont. from p.159上接第159頁 ▸ continuation

noun

 [countable] ◆The new book is a continuation of her autobiography.這本新書是她自傳的續篇。■ ˌgo ˈon

phrasal verb

(goes, went, gone) (rather informal, especially spoken) to continue an activity, especially after a pause or break; to start speaking again, after a short pause （尤指暫停或中斷後）繼續（某項活動）；（短暫停頓後）繼續說◆That's enough for now－let's go on with it tomorrow.現在這樣夠了，我們明天再繼續吧。◆She hesitated for a moment and then went on.她猶豫了一會兒，然後繼續往下說。◆'You know,' he went on, 'I think my brother could help you.'“嗯，”他接着說，“我想我哥哥可以幫你。”■ resume rɪˈzuːm, BrE also rɪˈzjuːm [transitive, intransitive] (formal) to start or start sth again after stopping for a time; to go back to the seat or place that you had before （停頓後）繼續，再開始；回到（原來的座位或地方）◆She resumed her career after an interval of six years.經過六年的間歇之後她又重新上崗。◆There is no sign of the peace talks resuming.沒有恢複和談的迹象。◆He resumed his seat opposite her.他回到原來的座位，坐在她對面。▸ resumption rɪˈzʌmpʃn

noun

 [singular, uncountable] ◆We are hoping for an early resumption of the peace talks.我們企盼早日恢複和談。■ return to sth

phrasal verb

 (rather formal, especially written) to start discussing a subject that you were discussing earlier, or doing an activity that you were doing earlier 重提；重新開始做◆He returns to this topic later in the report.他在報告中後來又提到這個話題。◆She looked up briefly, then returned to her sewing.她擡頭看了一眼，又接着做她的針線活兒。◆The doctor may allow her to return to work next week.醫生也許會允許她下周回去上班。▸ a return to sth

noun

 [singular] ◆his return to public life他重回公衆社交場合■ renew rɪˈnjuː; NAmE rɪˈnuː[transitive] (especially journalism 尤用於新聞) to start sth again after stopping for a time 重新開始；中斷後繼續◆The army renewed its assault on the capital.軍隊重新發動對首都的攻擊。◆We have to renew our efforts to attract young players.我們得重新開始努力吸引年輕選手。◆The annual dinner is a chance to renew acquaintance with old friends.周年晚宴是與老朋友叙舊的良機。ⓘ Renew is often used to talk about people, countries or governments trying again either to attack or form a relationship with another person, country or government. * renew常指人、國家或政府試圖重新攻擊其他人、國家或政府，或與之重建關系◆to renew efforts / a bid / calls / demands / threats / an assault / an attack重新努力／投標；再次呼籲；重申要求；重新威脅／襲擊／攻擊◆to renew a friendship / an acquaintance重續友情；與舊識重新交往 ▸ renewal

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 [countable, uncountable] ◆a renewal of interest in traditional teaching methods對傳統教學法重新産生興趣■ reopen ˌriːˈəʊpən; NAmE ˌriːˈoʊpən [transitive, intransitive] (especially written) to deal with or start sth again after a period of time; to start again after a period of time 重新處理；再次開始；恢複◆The police have decided to reopen the file on the missing girl.警方已重新立案調查那名女孩的失蹤。◆The trial reopened on 6 March.審判在3月6日再次進行。ⓘ People typically reopen sth such as a debate, a discussion, an issue, a controversy, an argument, a case, a file, negotiations or talks. * reopen常接debate、discussion、issue、controversy、 argument、case、file、negotiation或talk等賓語。■ restart ˌriːˈstɑːt; NAmE ˌriːˈstɑːrt [intransitive, transitive] to make an activity or process start again; to make a machine or sb's heart start working again; (of an activity or process) to start again; (of a machine) to start working again 使重新開始（或啓動、運作）；（活動、進程或機器）重新開始◆The umpire tried to restart the game after 35 minutes.裁判員試圖讓比賽35分鐘後重新開始。◆The doctors struggled to restart his heart.醫生竭力使他恢複心跳。◆The engine did not restart and the plane dived to the ground.發動機沒能重新啓動，飛機栽向地面。■ ˌtake sth ˈup

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(took, taken) (especially spoken) to continue sth that sb else has not finished, or that has not been mentioned for some time 繼續（他人未完成的事）；接着講（以前提過的事）◆She took up the story where Tim had left off.她接着講蒂姆沒講完的故事。◆I'd like to take up the point you raised earlier.我想繼續談一談你早些時候提出的問題。ⓘ In this meaning, take sth up is mainly used to talk about going back to talk about what sb said earlier, or starting a story again after stopping for a time. 表達此義時，take sth up主要指接着講某人先前說的事，或重新講停了一段時間沒講的事。
BNC: 323 COCA: 293

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