English Dictionary

continent

/ˈkɒntɪnənt/

adj

Exercising self-restraint; controlled, temperate with respect to one's bodily needs or passions, especially sex, urination and/or defecation. / Not interrupted; connected; continuous.

Africa is a continent known for its vast landscapes and diverse wildlife.

意味（1）

Exercising self-restraint; controlled, temperate with respect to one's bodily needs or passions, especially sex, urination and/or defecation.

Have a continent forbearance till the speed of his rage goes slower.

意味（2）

Not interrupted; connected; continuous.

a continent fever

意味（3）

(obsolete) Serving to restrain or limit; restraining; opposing.

There did I ſee that low ſpirited Swaine, … hight Coſtard, (Clow[ne]. O mee) ſorted and conſorted contrary to thy eſtabliſhed proclaymed Edict and continent Cannon; Which with, o with, but with this I paſſion to ſay wherewith: / Clo[wne]. With a Wench.