continuation

1. N-VAR The continuation of something is the fact that it continues, instead of stopping. 持续

It's the coalition forces who are to blame for the continuation of the war. 是联军应对战争的持续负责。

2. N-COUNT Something that is a continuation of something else is closely connected with it or forms part of it. 延续

This chapter is a continuation of Chapter 8. 本章是第8章的延续。