constant

英 ['kɒnst(ə)nt] 美['kɑnstənt]
  • adj. 不变的;恒定的;经常的
  • n. [数] 常数;恒量
  • n. (Constant)人名;(德)康斯坦特

词态变化


复数: constants;

中文词源


constant 持续的

con-, 强调。-st, 站,词源同stand.

英文词源


constant
constant: see consist
constant (adj.)
late 14c., "steadfast, resolute," from Old French constant (14c.) or directly from Latin constantem (nominative constans) "standing firm, stable, steadfast, faithful," present participle of constare, from com- "together" (see com-) + stare "to stand," from PIE root *sta- "to stand" (see stet). Of actions and conditions from 1650s. Related: Constantly.
constant (n.)
1832 in mathematics and physics, from constant (adj.).

双语例句


1. There was constant jeering and interruption from the floor.
议员席上不断有人在嘲讽和打岔.

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2. It's a constant struggle to try to keep them up to par.
要让他们达标,需要不断努力。

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3. Constant wheelchair use will scuff almost any floor surface.
任何地板上经常有轮椅走动几乎都会有所磨损。

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4. The weather is a constant topic of conversation in Britain.
在英国,天气是交谈中永恒的话题。

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5. An automatic voltage regulator ensured a constant output from the generator.
一个自动电压调节器保证了发电机电流输出的稳定。

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