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英[ˈkɒnstənt] 美[ˈkɑːnstənt]
constant是由拉丁词constans演变而来的,由con-(共同)和stans(站立)组成,词根stant则是stans的一个变形。constant的基本含义是“站在一起”或“保持不变”。
1. The average speed of the winds remained constant.2. Despite his mother’s constant reminders to focus on his studies, Arif couldn’t resist the temptation of his phone.尽管母亲不断提醒他要专注于学习,Arif还是经受不住手机的诱惑。
1. travelling at a constant speed of 50 mrp (miles pre hour) 2. constant visitors / under constant pressure[adj.]
1. that does not change
2. happening all the time or repeatedly
[形容词]
1. 不变的;固定的;恒定的
2. 连续发生的;不断的;重复的
constantly
adv. 不断地;一直;始终
I need to keep working on myself and to try to constantly expand my knowledge by taking advantage of every single moment, advice, comment, and review.
我需要不断提升自己,充分利用每一个时机、接受每一条建议、回应每一个评论,并认真复习,以便不断拓展我的知识。
1. 这句话中的constant为何意?
He is very ill and needs constant attention.
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(例句均选自《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》/《英语周报》,答案下周二早9点公布)