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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries大陆的
Pronunciation / Transliteration: dàlù de
"大陆的气候在季节间有显著的温度变化。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to or characteristic of a continent.
"The continental climate is marked by significant seasonal temperature variations."
- 1
A person from a continent, especially Europe.
"The continental was fascinated by the diverse cultures he encountered during his travels."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'continental' originates from the Latin 'continentem', meaning 'holding together' or 'landmass'. It evolved through Middle French 'continental' in the 15th century, reflecting the idea of land as opposed to sea.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Continental"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Continental" is said worldwide
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continental
Transliteration: kɔ̃.ti.nɑl
"Le climat continental est caractérisé par des variations de température saisonnières."
kontinental
Transliteration: kɔntɪˈnɛtal
"Das kontinentale Klima hat große Temperaturunterschiede zwischen den Jahreszeiten."
continentale
Transliteration: kon.ti.nenˈta.le
"Il clima continentale è caratterizzato da forti variazioni di temperatura."
continental
Transliteration: kon.ti.nenˈtal
"El clima continental presenta variaciones significativas de temperatura."
continental
Transliteration: kõ.tʃi.nenˈtaw
"O clima continental é caracterizado por variações sazonais de temperatura."
महाद्वीपीय
Transliteration: mahaadveepiya
"महाद्वीपीय जलवायु में मौसमी तापमान में महत्वपूर्ण भिन्नताएँ होती हैं।"
大陆的
Transliteration: dàlù de
"大陆的气候在季节间有显著的温度变化。"
대륙의
Transliteration: daeryug-ui
"대륙의 기후는 계절에 따라 온도 변화가 큽니다."
大陸の
Transliteration: tairiku no
"大陸の気候は季節によって温度が大きく変化します。"
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