English Dictionary

continent

/ˈkɒntɪnənt/

noun

Each of the main continuous land-masses on the earth's surface, now generally regarded as seven in number, including their related islands, continental shelves etc.

Africa is the second largest continent in the world.

意味（1）

Each of the main continuous land-masses on the earth's surface, now generally regarded as seven in number, including their related islands, continental shelves etc.

意味（2）

(obsolete in general sense) A large contiguous landmass considered independent of its islands, peninsulas etc. Specifically, the Old World continent of Europe–Asia–Africa. See the Continent.

No man is an Iland, intire of it selfe; every man is a peece of the Continent, a part of the maine; […]

意味（3）

(obsolete) Land (as opposed to the water).

The carkas with the streame was carried downe, / But th'head fell backeward on the continent.