perpetual

英 [pəˈpetʃuəl] 美 [pərˈpetʃuəl]

adj.  不间断的; 持续的; 长久的; 一再反复的; 无尽无休的; 没完没了的; 终身的; 永久的

复数:perpetuals

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牛津词典

adj.

  1. 不间断的;持续的;长久的
    continuing for a long period of time without interruption
    1. the perpetual noise of traffic
      持续不断的交通噪声
    2. We lived for years in a perpetual state of fear.
      多年来我们一直生活在恐惧中。
  2. 一再反复的;无尽无休的;没完没了的
    frequently repeated, in a way that is annoying
    1. How can I work with these perpetual interruptions?
      打扰不断,让我怎么工作?
  3. 终身的;永久的
    lasting for the whole of sb's life
    1. He was elected perpetual president.
      他被选为终身会长。
    2. She's a perpetual student.
      她是个终身学习者。

柯林斯词典

  1. ADJ 不间断的;不变的;持续的;长久的
    A perpetual feeling, state, or quality is one that never ends or changes.
    1. ...the creation of a perpetual union.
      永久联盟的创立
  2. ADJ 连续不断的;无尽无休的;没完没了的
    A perpetual act, situation, or state is one that happens again and again and so seems never to end.
    1. I thought her perpetual complaints were going to prove too much for me.
      我想我再也受不了她无休无止的抱怨了。 per|pet|ual|ly
    2. ...a perpetually renewed miracle...
      不断再现的奇迹
    3. He perpetually interferes in political affairs.
      他总是干预政事。

双语例句

  1. Nothing seems to dampen his perpetual enthusiasm
    似乎没有什么能让他那持久的热情消退。
  2. I thought her perpetual complaints were going to prove too much for me.
    我想我再也受不了她无休无止的抱怨了。per|pet|ual|ly
  3. The rest of the world struggles on with its perpetual problems, poverty and debt.
    世界上其他国家仍在苦苦同永恒的贫困和债务问题作斗争。
  4. Little by little she lost the taut, strained air of perpetual anxiety.
    长期焦虑带来的紧张而疲惫的神色从她脸上慢慢消失了。
  5. Outdoors, mosquitoes and midges were a perpetual torment.
    在户外,蚊子和蠓虫永远让人不得安生。
  6. That dog is perpetual nuisance.
    那只狗是经常惹人讨厌的东西。
  7. He is on a perpetual search for truth.
    他始终在寻求真理。
  8. This is my perpetual loyalty to my faith.
    这是我对自己信仰永恒的忠诚。
  9. Life means perpetual struggle against poverty.
    他们对贫困展开了永无休止的斗争。
  10. Kant's theory of natural end guarantees the requirements for perpetual peace.
    康德论证的自然目的在思路则保证了永久和平实现的条件。
  11. We have no eternal allies, and we have no perpetual enemies.
    我们没有永恒的同盟,我们也没有永久的敌人。
  12. My room is damp and I have perpetual chills and palpitations of the heart.
    我的房间潮湿,我总是感到冷,还有心悸。
  13. Even if later there should be another period of war, perpetual world peace will not be far off.
    即使尔后尚有一个战争时期,但是已离世界的永久和平不远了。
  14. I cling to the belief that there is yet hope that I am not condemned to perpetual exile.
    我坚持这个信念;我还是有希望的,不会被判处终身流放。
  15. Only the ingenious North Koreans have solved this problem by declaring Kim Il-sung immortal, perpetual president.
    只有聪明的北朝鲜解决了这一问题,他们宣布金日成练就不死金身,是其永远的主席。
  16. Unquestionably the idea of a universal confederation and a perpetual peace is commended both by common sense and religion.
    毫无疑问,世界联盟和持久和平的观念是受到常识和宗教的拥护的。
  17. How will we be able to be safe and free in perpetual peace?
    在持续的和平之中,我们如何才可以安全和自由?
  18. They would live in a nirvana of perpetual happiness.
    他们将生活在永远幸福的天堂里。
  19. They hoped to live in a world of perpetual happiness.
    他们希望生活在一个永远幸福的世界里。
  20. It provides context perpetual inventory by date and goods, and history of perpetual inventory as well.
    它提供了日期和货物的范围内永续盘存和永续盘存的历史,以及。
  21. System provided context based perpetual inventory by date and material, and history of perpetual inventory as well.
    根据系统提供的背景材料的日期和永续盘存和永续盘存的历史,以及。
  22. The accounting recording procedures are different under the periodic inventory system and the perpetual inventory system.
    定期盘存制和永续盘存制的会计入账程序是不同的。
  23. In the perpetual inventory system, the business keeps a continuous record for each inventory item.
    在永续盘存制中,企业对各个存货的项目进行连续记录。
  24. From here you can see the perpetual snows of the mountaintops.
    从这儿你可以看到山上终年不化的积雪。
  25. If you can set up a motion of repel and attraction you could create an action of perpetual motion.
    如果你能建立一种既能排斥又能吸引的运动,那么你就可以创造一种永恒能源。
  26. Do you believe in perpetual love in this secular world?
    在这个世俗的世界你还相信有天长地久的爱情吗?
  27. She lives in perpetual fear of being discovered.
    她永远生活在怕被发现的恐惧中。
  28. I find nothing in history to suggest that any example is territorially or culturally fixed and perpetual.
    在历史上,我找不到任何例子,暗示原则、概念、信仰和行为在文化与地域上,永久固定。
  29. This paper introduces a design of a perpetual calendar based on SOPC technology.
    本文介绍了一种基于片上可编程系统(SOPC)设计万年历的方法。
  30. May God grant them perpetual peace.
    愿上帝给予他们永恒的平静。

同义词辨析

  permanent enduring everlasting perpetual【导航词义:永久的,持久的】

  permanent adj. 长久的;永恒的

〔辨析〕指长时间持续或永久性存在的。

〔例证〕
He has a permanent job.
他有份固定工作。
Is this a permanent change in her writing style?
这是她写作风格的永久改变吗?

  enduring adj. 持久的

〔辨析〕指持续很长时间的。

〔例证〕
The success of this movie lies in the enduring appeal of Shakespeare's plays.
这部电影的成功在于莎士比亚戏剧经久不衰的魅力。
His enduring hatred for her made it impossible for them to become friends.
他对她持久的仇恨让他们无法成为朋友。

  everlasting adj. 〈正式〉永久的,永恒的

〔辨析〕指永远持续下去的,即使在某人逝世之后仍然如此。

〔例证〕
His noble character has won him everlasting fame.
他高尚的品格为他赢得了永久的名声。
Do you think everlasting love really exists?
你认为真的有永恒之爱吗?

  perpetual adj. 长久的,持续不断的;终身的

〔辨析〕指一直存在、从不改变或停止的,作此义解时通常作定语;也指工作或职位终身的,作此义解时只作定语。

〔例证〕
Can you explain the perpetual snow on that mountaintop?
你知道为什么那座山的山顶常年积雪吗?
When was she elected perpetual president?
她何时当选终身会长的?

英英释义

adj

  1. uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
    1. the ceaseless thunder of surf
    2. in constant pain
    3. night and day we live with the incessant noise of the city
    4. the never-ending search for happiness
    5. the perpetual struggle to maintain standards in a democracy
    6. man's unceasing warfare with drought and isolation
    7. unremitting demands of hunger

    Synonym:    ceaselessconstantincessantnever-endingunceasingunremitting

  2. continuing forever or indefinitely
    1. the ageless themes of love and revenge
    2. eternal truths
    3. life everlasting
    4. hell's perpetual fires
    5. the unending bliss of heaven

    Synonym:    agelessaeonianeonianeternaleverlastingunendingunceasing