carry on with

IPA/kˈaɹi ˈɒn wɪð/
IPA/kˈæɹi ˈɔn wɪð/

carry on with — phrasal verb

  • carry on withbase form
  • carries on with3rd person singular
  • carrying on with-ing form
  • carried on withpast simple

1. to keep doing something that has already started instead of stopping

1.片語動詞及物B1
釋義

to keep doing something that has already started instead of stopping

例句

After lunch, Tariro carried on with the report despite the noisy office.

carry on with + task after interruption

Mei carried on with piano practice even after the power came back.

同義詞
反義詞
  • stop

    plain opposite of continuing

  • give up

    implies quitting rather than simply pausing

文法句型

carry on with + activity

carry on with + noun phrase

用法筆記

Usually followed by the task or activity that continues, often after a pause, problem, or interruption.

常見錯誤

❌We carried on our work after dinner.
✅We carried on with our work after dinner.
💡This phrasal verb normally keeps 'with' before the activity.
❌She carried on with to study after class.
✅She carried on with her studies after class.
💡Follow it with a noun phrase or activity, not a bare infinitive.

2. to be involved in a secret sexual affair with another person, especially in a wa

2.片語動詞及物C1
釋義

to be involved in a secret sexual affair with another person, especially in a way others would disapprove of

例句

For months, Elena secretly carried on with her boss after work.

secret affair with a person

The tabloids said the actor was carrying on with a married singer.

同義詞

文法句型

carry on with + person

be carrying on with + person

用法筆記

Usually used in criticism or gossip about a hidden affair, especially when one person already has a partner.

常見錯誤

❌She carried on with the project all week.
✅She carried on with her boss for months.
💡This sense is about an affair, not continuing an activity.
❌They carried on with each other openly for years.
✅They dated each other openly for years.
💡This phrase usually suggests secrecy or social disapproval.