continuous

1. con- "together" + -tinu- + -ous.
2. => keep together, uninterrupted.

continuous (adj.)

1640s, from French continueus or directly from Latin continuus "uninterrupted, hanging together" (see continue). Related: Continuously.

1. At the horizon the land mass becomes a continuous pale neutral grey.

陆地在地平线处变成了一片浅灰。

2. Under TQM principles the search for quality is continuous.

在全面质量管理原则下，对质量的追求是持续不断的。

3. We are seeking continuous, incremental improvements, not great breakthroughs.

我们在寻求持续的、渐进的改善，而不是重大的突破。

4. You'll need to provide continuous, organised entertainment or children may get over-excited.

你要提供连贯有序的娱乐活动，否则孩子们就有可能兴奋过头。

5. The balance continues to swing away from final examinations to continuous assessment.

期末考试渐渐被连续性评估所取代。

【continuous, continual, constant, consistent】
continuous: 不断延伸的，连续不断的，强调中间无间断。如：Everything in the universe undergoes continuous development and change.
continual: 频频的，不停的，时断时续，中间可有间歇。如：Continual smoking is bad for health.
constant: 不断的，表示持续和惯常的重现，往往没有变化。如：He attributes his health to his constant exercise.
consistent: 一致的，符合的。如：His action is always consistent with his words.

【continuous, constant, continual, incessant】
这组词都有“不断的，不停的”的意思，其区别是：
continuous: a.不停的，连续不断的，强调中间不停顿。
• Our homes and offices need a continuous supply of electricity. 我们的家庭以及办公室需要不间断的供电。
constant: a.不断的，经常的，强调始终如一地经常出现。
• Everything in the universe is in constant motion. 宇宙中的万物都在不断地运动。
continual: a.连续不断的；频繁的。表示时断时续的发生。
• That dog's barking is a continual annoyance. 那条狗不停地叫，真是烦死人了。
incessant: a.不停的，持续不断的，强调令人厌烦地重复出现，中间有可能有停顿。
• Incessant noise makes me appreciate silence. 持续不断的噪声骚扰使我喜欢安静的环境。

【continuous, constant, continual, persistent, successive】
这组词都有“连续的”的意思，其区别是：
continuous: 语意最强，强调在时间和空间上没有间断。
constant: 多指习惯性的重复和不变的持续。
continual: 强调重复或持续发生，但连续之间允许有间断。
persistent: 普通用词，可指不懈的努力，也可指任何连续不断或重复出现的事物。
successive: 强调事物一个接一个地发生，无间断。