1 constant /ˈkɑːnstənt/ adjective Learner's definition of CONSTANT
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: happening all the time or very often over a period of time不断的;连续发生的;经常发生的 -
He suffers from constant headaches.他经常头痛。
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The noise from the construction was constant [=continuous] from early morning until evening.施工产生的噪声从早到晚一刻不停。
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Her constant chatter was a nuisance.她没完没了的唠叨真烦人。
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The house is in constant need of repairs.这房子经常需要维修。
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The scar serves as a constant reminder of the accident.这个伤疤让人经常想起那场事故。
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a problem demanding constant attention/care需要持续关注/关心的问题
— opposite inconstant 2
[more constant; most constant] : staying the same : not changing稳定的;不变的;恒定的 -
The equipment should be stored at a constant temperature.这个设备应该在恒温条件下存放。
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He kept the car's speed constant.他保持车速不变。
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She has struggled to maintain a constant weight.她一直努力保持体重不变。
— opposite inconstant 3
formal + literary : always loyal忠实的;忠诚的;忠贞不渝的 — opposite inconstant 2 constant /ˈkɑːnstənt/ noun
plural constants
2 constant
/ˈkɑːnstənt/
noun
plural constants
Learner's definition of CONSTANT
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: something that stays the same : something that does not change不变的事物;永恒的事物 2
technical : a quantity or number whose value does not change常量;常数;恒量