succession

n.

1. 连续
   • His words came out in quick succession.
     他的话连珠炮似地说了出来。
2. 连续不断的人[事物]
   • The endless succession of parties wore us out.
     接连不断的聚会把我们累垮了。
3. 继承, 继任; 继承权
   • His succession as headmaster was not in any doubt.
     他继任校长是确定无疑的。