continuity

continuity
[ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːɪti]
(pl. -ies)
[mass noun]
  1. the unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over a period of time
    连贯的存在（或活动）；连续的整体
    a consensus favouring continuity of policy.
    对政策连贯性的一致赞成。
    ■a state of stability and the absence of disruption
    连贯性；连续性；持续性
    they have provided the country with a measure of continuity.
    他们向国家提供了一项具连贯性的议案。
    ■(常作 continuity between/with)a connection or line of development with no sharp breaks
    连贯；连续
    a firm line of continuity between pre-war and post-war Britain.
    英国战前和战后稳定的连贯政策。
  2. the maintenance of continuous action and self-consistent detail in the various scenes of a film or broadcast
    电影（或广播）各场景的串联，连贯
    [as modifier]a continuity error.
    串联错误。
    ■the linking of broadcast items, especially by a spoken commentary
    （尤指通过解说词的）（广播节目的）串联
    [as modifier]the BBC continuity announcer.
    英国广播公司节目串联员。
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Old French continuite, from Latin continuitas, from continuare 'continue', from continuus (see continuous)
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