[mass noun]
〈正式〉 继续,延续;持续,保持
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his interests encouraged him to favour the continuance of war .他的利益驱使他支持战争继续打下去。
the time for which a situation or action lasts
持续时间,持续期
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the trademarks shall be used only during the continuance of this agreement .商标只能在此协议有效期间使用。
the state of remaining in a particular position or condition
留在原处;留任;维持原状
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the king's ministers depended on his favour for their continuance in office .国王的大臣们是否能留任取决于他的恩宠。
〈美〉 【律】 延期(审理)。
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