succession
noun uk/səkˈseʃ.ən/ us/səkˈseʃ.ən/
[ S ]一连串；一系列；接连
a number of similar events or people that happen, exist, etc. after each other
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 接连地，连续地
happening one after another
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。
[ U ]继任，接任;继承
a process in which someone automatically takes an official position or job after someone else
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？