continental的词源

英文词源

continental (adj.)

1818 as a purely geographical term, from continent + -al (1). In reference to the European mainland (as opposed to Great Britain), recorded from 1760. Continental breakfast (the kind eaten on the continent as opposed to the kind eaten in Britain) is attested by 1855. In reference to the British American colonies from 1774; the Continental Congress is attested from 1775; continental pide in use by 1865; continental rise in geology from 1959; continental slope from 1907. Continental shelf first attested 1888.

中文词源

continental：大陆的

词根tin-表to hold,to stretch，与thin同源（想象拉橡皮筋），continent ['kɒntɪnənt] n.大陆，adj.自制的，自制是能hold住自己，陆地是因为被大洋hold。continental breakfast欧式早餐以咖啡、面包和果酱等冷食为主，多见于快捷酒店，因为备餐方便。

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