[C, usually singular] a number of people or things that follow each other in time or order 一连串；一系列；连续的人（或事物） SYN series
a succession of visitors
络绎不绝的来访者
He’s been hit by a succession of injuries since he joined the team.
自入队以来他一再受伤。
She has won the award for the third year in succession.
这是她连续第三年获得此奖。
They had three children in quick succession.
短短几年间，他们接连生了三个孩子。
The gunman fired three times in rapid succession.
歹徒连开三枪。