succession/səkˋsɛʃən; səkˈseʃ$n/n 1 [singular 单数, U] a number of things that happen one after the other 一连串的事物﹔连续发生的事: +of She's had a succession of failed marriages. 她有过一连串失败的婚姻。in succession United have won four championships in succession. 联队已连续四次夺得冠军。2 [U] when someone takes a position or job after someone else 继任﹔接替