① continual表示“連續(xù)的”,強(qiáng)調(diào)連續(xù)的動(dòng)作中間有間斷,且常指令人不愉快或人們不希望發(fā)生的事。
The continual rain lasted several days. 雨時(shí)斷時(shí)續(xù)下了好幾天。
The continual shouting made her tired. 那不停的喊叫使她厭煩。
② continuous表示“連續(xù)不斷的”,強(qiáng)調(diào)動(dòng)作連續(xù),中間沒(méi)有間隔。
The brain needs a continuous supply of blood. 大腦需要不停地供血。
There is a continuous flow of brook in the hills. 山間的溪水長(zhǎng)流不息。
比較
continually →雖“連續(xù)地”但中間有間隔
continuously →“連續(xù)地”中間沒(méi)有間隔
The telephone has been ringing continually all morning. 整個(gè)上午電話鈴響個(gè)不停。
The telephone rang continuously for six minutes. 電話鈴連續(xù)響了6分鐘。