25.5.7. gy. A1C1 (példák)

constant adjective /ˈkɒnt.stənt/ 1 állandó, folytonos

He's in constant trouble with the police.

These machines are in constant use.

continual adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/ folytonos, állandó

I can't work with these continual interruptions.

continuous adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/ 2 folytonos, szakadatlan

continuous pain

My computer makes a continuous low buzzing noise.

A continuous white line in the middle of the road means no overtaking.

gradual adjective /ˈgræd.jʊ.əl/ fokozatos

a gradual change/improvement

permanent adjective /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt/ állandó (lakcím, munka, stb.), tartós (károsodás, változás, stb.)

She is looking for a permanent place to stay.

Are you looking for a temporary or a permanent job?

The disease can cause permanent damage to the brain.

progressive adjective /prəʊˈgres.ɪv/ 2 folyamatos; folyamatosan kifejlődő

There's been a progressive decline in the standard of living over the past few years.

a progressive disease

steady adjective /ˈsted.i/ 1 folyamatos, kitartó

Orders for new ships are rising, after several years of steady decline.

Over the last 10 years, he has produced a steady flow/stream of articles and papers.

Progress has been slow but steady.

temporary adjective /ˈtem.pər.ər.i/ ideiglenes

temporary staff

a temporary job

temporary accommodation/housing

always adverb /ˈɔːl.weɪz/ 4 folyton, állandóan, örökösen

He's always losing his keys.

constantly adverb /ˈkɒnt.stənt.li/ állandóan

He's constantly changing his mind.

She has the television on constantly.