succession
柯林斯词典
1. N-SING A succession of things of the same kind is a number of them that exist or happen one after the other. 一连串[oft N 'of' n, also 'in' N]
Adams took a succession of jobs which have stood him in good stead. 亚当斯做了一连串对他很有利的工作。
2. N-UNCOUNT Succession is the act or right of being the next person to have an important job or position. 继任; 继任权
She is now seventh in line of succession to the throne. 她目前排在王位继任顺序的第7位。
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succession /səkˈsɛʃən/ (successions)
剑桥词典
- [ 单数名词 ]
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3个孩子是连年紧挨着出生的。
This is the seventh year in succession that they've won the tournament . 这是他们连续第7年捧杯。
[ 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ]
a process in which someone automatically takes an official position or job after someone else
继任，接任；继承
His divorce will 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。
Who comes after the vice-president in the presidential line of succession? 在继承总统职位的排位上，副总统之后是谁？ 返回 succession