continental

• 指与大陆相关的，或具有大陆特征的；尤指与不列颠群岛相对的欧洲大陆。

Relating to or characteristic of a continent, especially the mainland of Europe as distinct from the British Isles.

1. Relating to the American colonies during the Revolutionary WarB2formalamerican

   Pertaining to the American colonies during and right after the American Revolutionary War.

   大陆的（美国独立战争时期）

   • The Continental Congress declared independence in 1776.
   • Continental soldiers fought bravely for their freedom.
   • The Continental Army was led by General George Washington.

   同义词colonialrevolutionary

2. B1formal

   Of or relating to a continent, especially the continents of North America or Europe.

   大陆的

   • The continental climate is characterized by hot summers and cold winters.
   • Continental drift is a key concept in geology.
   • The continental shelf extends far into the ocean.

   同义词mainland

3. Limited to a continentB1formal

   Being or concerning a specific continent, especially North America or Europe.

   大陆的

   • The company focuses on continental European markets.
   • Continental philosophy differs from analytic philosophy.
   • They traveled across the continental United States.

   同义词mainland

   反义词insularislandoceanic