n.[U][S1]

1. 繼續，持續
   The continuance of this drought will ruin the harvest.

   旱災持續下去會把莊稼毀掉。

2. 留在原處；維持原狀
   his continuance in office

   他的繼續留任

3. 持續的時間
4. 續篇，續集
5. 【美】【律】延期審理

n.

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