of or relating to continents

Geologists map past and future continental drift. 地质学家绘制过去和未来的大陆漂移图。

continental waters 大陆水域

of or relating to Europe, especially western Europe, but not including the British Isles

She preferred the continental way of life. 她更喜欢西欧的生活方式。

Most continental Europeans were breezily optimistic. 大多数欧洲人都很轻松乐观。

someone who comes from Europe but not the British Isles

Continentals drive on the right. 欧洲大陆的车靠右侧行驶。

I noticed while I was in Austria that far more continentals smoke now than in Britain. 我在奥地利时注意到现在欧洲大陆吸烟的人比英国多得多。