"perpetual" in Chinese (Simplified)
永恒的持续的
Definition
“Perpetual” 指某事持续很长时间或永远不会结束,也可以表示某物总是存在或不断重复。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Perpetual” 多用于正式或书面语,常见搭配有“perpetual motion”(永动)、“perpetual problem”(持续的问题)。比“constant”(持续的)语气更强。“Perpetual” 通常不用来形容人的寿命。
Examples
The region is known for its perpetual snow.
这个地区以其**永恒的**积雪而闻名。
She has a perpetual smile on her face.
她脸上总是挂着**持续的**微笑。
The country lived in perpetual fear of war.
这个国家一直处于对战争的**持续**恐惧中。
I feel like I’m stuck in perpetual meetings at work these days.
我觉得最近在公司一直参加**没完没了的**会议。
Her perpetual optimism is actually inspiring.
她的**持续的**乐观真的很鼓舞人心。
He thinks owning a car means perpetual freedom, but that's not always true.
他认为拥有汽车代表**永恒的**自由,但事实并非总是如此。