successor
/səkˈsesə/ · /səkˈsesər/
CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #6717 in the learning path
接任者；继任者
Definitions
n. Someone who takes over another person's job or position.
接任者；继任者
n. Something that replaces an earlier thing of the same kind.
后继事物；替代产品
Example
The retiring coach introduced her successor to the team.
即将退休的教练向队员们介绍了她的接任者。
A new leader should give their successor enough guidance to ensure that essential public services continue smoothly.
新任领导者应为自己的接任者提供充分指导，确保基本公共服务平稳运行。
Collocations
- successor to
- appoint a successor
- choose a successor
- likely successor
Word family
- succeed (v.)
- succession (n.)
- successive (adj.)
Synonyms
- replacement
Antonyms
- predecessor
Usage tip
用successor to sb；不专指财产继承人。
FAQ
- What does successor mean?
- Someone who takes over another person's job or position. Something that replaces an earlier thing of the same kind.
- How is successor pronounced?
- UK /səkˈsesə/, US /səkˈsesər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
