succession
[sək'seʃ.ən] noun
only singular
■a number of similar events or people that happen, exist, etc. after each other 一连串；一系列；接连•A succession of scandals and revelations has undermined the government over the past year.过去的一年里，一连串的丑闻和接连爆出的内幕损害了政府的威望。 •Life was just an endless succession of parties and dinners.生活只不过是一连串没完没了的聚会和晚宴。 in succession
■happening one after another 接连地，连续地•She had her first three children in rapid succession.她的前三个孩子是连年紧接着出生的。 •This is the seventh year in succession that they've won the cup.这是他们连续第七年夺冠。 uncountable
■when someone takes an official position or job after someone else 继任，接任；继承•Divorce would not prevent the Prince of Wales's succession to the throne.离婚不会影响威尔士亲王继承王位。 |