continuation

継続、続行

活動などをそのまま続けたり、続くようにしたりすること。

やさしい英語で： The act of carrying on with something or keeping it happening.

• We support the continuation of the project.
• More funding will ensure the continuation of these services.
• They voted against the continuation of the talks.

使い方： continuation of something (The continuation of the service depends on public funding.)

類義語： continuance

反対語： discontinuation, cessation

よく使う表現： continuation of something, ensure continuation, continuation of talks

続編、続き

物語や作品などの前の部分に続き、その内容をさらに進める部分。

やさしい英語で： A later part that follows and extends an earlier story, piece of work, or other thing.

• This film is a continuation of the first story.
• The next chapter provides a continuation of the argument.
• That narrow lane is a continuation of the main road.

使い方： a continuation of something (This novel is a continuation of her earlier story.)

類義語： extension, sequel

よく使う表現： direct continuation, continuation of something, story continuation