Discussion of 继续/繼續 [jì xù] continue, go on with - Trainchinese

1 - 继续 vs 延续 延续 emphasizes the continuation of a state into the future, to prolong the state. E.g. 不能让这种状况延续下去。 [phr] We can't allow this condition to continue. 延续生命 [phr] to prolong life 继续 emphasizes the connection of actions, allowing a short period of pause inbetween. 请大家休息一会儿，十分钟后继续上课。 [phr] Please take a break, everyone. The class will resume in ten minutes. 他顿了一下，然后继续讲下去。 [phr] He paused and then continued to talk. 2 - Any particular difference with “持续“？

1 - 持续与延续之辨：延续（continuation）着重于状态在未来时间的持续，旨在延长该状态。例如，[短语]我们不能允许这种状况延续下去。[短语]延续生命。[短语]继续（continuation）强调行为之间的联系，允许其中间有短暂的暂停。请各位休息片刻，十分钟后再继续上课。[短语]他暂停了一下，继而续讲。2 - “持续”与“延续”有何特定差异？