successive
/səkˈsesɪv/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6972 in the learning path
连续的；接连的
Definitions
adj. following one after another without a break
连续的；接连的
Example
Heavy rain kept us indoors for three successive days.
大雨连续三天让我们只能待在室内。
Successive governments have invested in public transport, but rural communities still lack reliable bus services.
历届政府都投资了公共交通，但农村社区仍缺乏可靠的公交服务。
Collocations
- successive generations
- successive governments
- successive years
Word family
- succession (n.)
- successively (adv.)
- successor (n.)
- succeed (v.)
Synonyms
- consecutive
Usage tip
successive指接连的；successful才是成功的。
FAQ
- What does successive mean?
- following one after another without a break
- How is successive pronounced?
- UK /səkˈsesɪv/, US /səkˈsesɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
