185　continual和continuous

① continual表示“连续的”，强调连续的动作中间有间断，且常指令人不愉快或人们不希望发生的事。

The continual rain lasted several days. 雨时断时续下了好几天。

The continual shouting made her tired. 那不停的喊叫使她厌烦。

② continuous表示“连续不断的”，强调动作连续，中间没有间隔。

The brain needs a continuous supply of blood. 大脑需要不停地供血。

There is a continuous flow of brook in the hills. 山间的溪水长流不息。

比较

continually →虽“连续地”但中间有间隔

continuously →“连续地”中间没有间隔

The telephone has been ringing continually all morning. 整个上午电话铃响个不停。

The telephone rang continuously for six minutes. 电话铃连续响了6分钟。