대륙의, 대륙성의, 본토의
Forming or belonging to a continent; relating to the main landmass of a continent, as opposed to islands or peninsulas.
예문:
"The continental climate is characterized by large temperature variations between summer and winter."
"Australia is both a country and a continental landmass."
"They studied the geological history of the continental shelf."
유럽 대륙풍의, 유럽 본토의
Coming from or characteristic of mainland Europe, especially in contrast to the British Isles.
예문:
"She preferred the light, continental breakfast of coffee and pastries over a full English fry-up."
"The architecture in the old town had a distinctly continental feel, reminiscent of Paris or Rome."
"Many British tourists enjoy taking the ferry to experience the continental lifestyle."
독립 전쟁의, 식민지 미국의
Relating to the thirteen original colonies of the US during the time of the American Revolution, especially concerning the government or military established by the colonies.
예문:
"George Washington was appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army."
"The Continental Congress served as the governing body for the colonies during the war."
유럽 대륙인, 대륙 거주자
An inhabitant of mainland Europe.
예문:
"The British press sometimes uses the term 'Continentals' when discussing political views across the Channel."
"Many Continentals speak at least two languages fluently."
독립군 병사, 대륙 회의 지폐
(Historical) A soldier in the Continental Army, or a piece of paper currency (often worthless) issued by the Continental Congress during the American Revolution.
예문:
"The phrase 'not worth a continental' originated from the rapid depreciation of the currency issued during the war."
"The Continentals fought bravely despite being poorly equipped and paid."