Английски

sequence

gb/sˈikwəns/ us/sˈikwəns/
B1 Английски
~ 1700
Значения
0 значения
Съществително B1 entity
1

things arranged in order

A group of things that come one after another in a certain order.

Модел на употреба: a sequence of [things/events/actions]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sequence' with 'consequence'; 'sequence' is about order, while 'consequence' means a result.
Синоними
series (Often interchangeable, but 'series' can be less strict about order and may imply continuation over time.) | order (Refers more generally to arrangement; not always about connected items.)
Антоними
randomness (Indicates no specific order or arrangement.)
Колокации
in sequence |a sequence of events |numerical sequence |DNA sequence |follow the sequence
Теми
mathematics |time |storytelling |core_vocabulary
Примери
  • The film opens with a dramatic sequence of explosions.
  • Please follow the correct sequence when assembling the parts.
  • The magician performed a sequence of amazing tricks.
  • In this game, you must remember the sequence of colors.
  • The DNA sequence determines the characteristics of an organism.
Примери за учащи
  • We learned a sequence of numbers in math.
  • The story has a clear sequence of events.
  • I put the photos in the right sequence.
  • He forgot the sequence of steps to make tea.
  • Follow the sequence to finish the puzzle.
Съществително technical B2 entity
2

ordered list in mathematics

A list of numbers or things in order that follow a rule.

Синоними
progression (Used in mathematics for sequences that change by a constant difference or ratio.)
Колокации
arithmetic sequence |geometric sequence |infinite sequence |finite sequence
Теми
mathematics |science |education
Примери
  • The Fibonacci sequence begins with 0 and 1.
  • An arithmetic sequence increases by the same amount each time.
  • We studied infinite sequences in calculus class.
  • This sequence repeats every five terms.
Примери за учащи
  • We learned about the Fibonacci sequence.
  • This is an arithmetic sequence.
  • The numbers make a special sequence.
  • The teacher wrote the sequence on the board.
Съществително technical B2 entity
3

part of film or program

A short part of a movie or show that tells part of the story.

Синоними
scene ('Scene' is more general; 'sequence' may include several scenes forming a unit.)
Колокации
opening sequence |action sequence |closing sequence |title sequence
Теми
film |media |arts_entertainment |communication
Примери
  • The car chase sequence took three weeks to film.
  • The opening sequence sets the mood for the movie.
  • They cut one violent sequence from the final version.
Примери за учащи
  • The movie starts with an action sequence.
  • The title sequence shows pictures and names.
  • That funny sequence made me laugh.
Граматика
Речникова форма
sequence
IPA
GB/sˈikwəns/
US/sˈikwəns/
Срички и ударение
se - quence (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (se)
Форми на думата
Noun
  • Base: sequence
  • Plural: sequence, sequences
Семейство думи
Forms
sequences noun
Core family
sequential adjective B2
Related words
sequentially adverb sequel noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
nonsequential adjective
Advanced or less common
sequencing noun sequencer noun
Изрази

in sequence

1
/ˈɪn sˈikwəns/
fixed phrase

in correct order

Happening or arranged in the right order.

Примери
  • Please arrange the books in sequence from smallest to largest.
  • The lights flashed in sequence to create an effect.

out of sequence

1
/ˈaʊt əv sˈikwəns/
fixed phrase

not in correct order

Not happening or arranged in the right order.

Примери
  • One scene was shown out of sequence by mistake.
  • Your steps are out of sequence; please start again.

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