transcription, транскрипция: [ kɒntɪnent(ə)l ]
( continentals)
1.
Continental means situated on or belonging to the continent of Europe except for Britain. ( mainly BRIT )
He sees no signs of improvement in the UK and continental economy.
ADJ : ADJ n
2.
A continental is someone who comes from the continent of Europe. ( BRIT INFORMAL )
N-COUNT : usu pl
3.
If you describe someone or something as continental , you think that they are typical of the continent of Europe. ( BRIT INFORMAL )
ADJ : usu v-link ADJ
4.
Continental is used to refer to something that belongs to or relates to a continent.
The most ancient parts of the continental crust are 4000 million years old.
ADJ : ADJ n
5.
The continental United States consists of all the states which are situated on the continent of North America, as opposed to Hawaii and territories such as the Virgin Islands. ( mainly AM )
Shipping is included on orders sent within the continental U.S.
ADJ : usu ADJ n
6.
Continental means existing or happening in the American colonies during the American Revolution. ( AM )
...George Washington, Commander of the Continental Army...
ADJ : usu ADJ n
7.
Continentals were soldiers who fought in the Continental Army against the British in the American Revolution. ( AM )
N-COUNT