early 14c., "fact or right of succeeding someone by inheritance," from Old French succession "inheritance; a following on" (13c.), from Latin successionem (nominative successio) "a following after, a coming into another's place, result," noun of action from successus, past participle of succedere (see succeed). Meaning "fact of being later in time" is late 14c. Meaning "a regular sequence" is from mid-15c.
双语例句
1. The road is a succession of hairpin bends, hills, and blind corners.
这条路上急转弯、坡道和死拐角一个接一个。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Scoring three goals in quick succession, he made it 10-8.
在短短的时间内他连进三球，最终以10比8取胜。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Yesterday's emphatic victory was their fifth in succession.
昨天的大胜是他们连续第5场胜利。
来自柯林斯例句
4. a succession of visitors
络绎不绝的来访者
来自《权威词典》
5. The country was ruled by a succession of tyrants.