续

续(續) [xù] 形

1. ■ （连接不断） continuous; successive:

陆续 one after another; in succession;

时断时续 on and off

动

1. ■ （接在原有的后头） continue; extend; join:

待续 to be continued;

续会 extended session; follow-up meeting;

这条绳子太短， 再续上一截儿吧。 This piece of string is too short. Join another piece on to it.

2. ■ （添; 加） add; supply more:

壶要烧干了， 赶快续水。 The kettle (on the fire) is nearly dry. Put some more water in it, quick.

炉子该续煤了。 The fire needs more coal.

名

1. ■ （姓氏） a surname:

续咸 Xu Xian