n.[U][S1]

1. 继续，持续
   The continuance of this drought will ruin the harvest.

   旱灾持续下去会把庄稼毁掉。

2. 留在原处；维持原状
   his continuance in office

   他的继续留任

3. 持续的时间
4. 续篇，续集
5. 【美】【律】延期审理

n.

1. formal the state of continuing.
   ▸the time for which a situation or action lasts.
2. US Law  a postponement or adjournment.