succession
gb/səksˈɛʃən/ us/səksˈɛʃən/
B1
英語
~ 3100
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
relation
1
A series of people or things
A number of people or things that come one after another in order or time.
用法パターン：
a succession of [things/events/people]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'succession' with 'success', but 'succession' refers to things happening one after another, not achieving a goal.
類義語
sequence (More general term for any ordered arrangement or series.)
|
series (Often used for a set of related things or events happening one after another.)
対義語
interruption (A break or pause that stops a continuous sequence.)
コロケーション
a succession of events
|a rapid succession
|in quick succession
|a succession of victories
テーマ
general
|time
|order
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The team won a succession of games last season.
- A succession of visitors arrived at the house.
- He answered the questions in rapid succession.
- The country experienced a succession of political crises.
- She wore a succession of colorful dresses to the parties.
学習者向け例文
- We saw a succession of buses go by.
- The teacher asked a succession of questions.
- There was a succession of loud noises outside.
- A succession of birds flew over the field.
名詞
formal
B2
event
2
Taking over a role or position
When someone takes the place of another person in an important job or as king/queen.
用法パターン：
succession to [a position/title]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'succession' with 'successful', but here it means taking over a role, not achieving something.
類義語
accession (More formal term often used for assuming office, especially in monarchies.)
|
inheritance (Refers more broadly to receiving property or titles, not just positions.)
対義語
abdication (The act of giving up a position or title voluntarily.)
コロケーション
line of succession
|succession planning
|succession to the throne
|order of succession
テーマ
politics
|law
|work
例文
- The prince is next in line of succession to the throne.
- Succession to the presidency is outlined in the constitution.
- The company has a clear succession plan for its leadership.
- There was a dispute over the rightful succession to the estate.
学習者向け例文
- He is first in line of succession to be king.
- The rules for succession are in the law.
- Succession planning helps a company prepare new leaders.
- She became queen by right of succession.
名詞
technical
C1
event
3
Natural change in ecosystems over time
The slow change in plants and animals in an area over time, as some replace others.
類義語
ecological progression (Describes the gradual change in ecosystems over time.)
対義語
ecological stability (A state where there is little change in species composition over time.)
コロケーション
ecological succession
|primary succession
|secondary succession
テーマ
science
|environment
|nature
例文
- Ecological succession can take hundreds of years to complete.
- Primary succession occurs on bare rock after volcanic activity.
- Secondary succession happens after a forest fire destroys vegetation.
学習者向け例文
- Ecological succession changes plants and animals over time.
- Primary succession starts on bare land.
- Secondary succession happens after damage to the land.
文法
辞書形
succession
IPA
GB/səksˈɛʃən/
US/səksˈɛʃən/
音節・強勢
suc - ces - sion （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (ces)
活用形
Noun
- Base: succession
- Plural: succession, successions
関連語
Forms
successions
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unsuccessful
adjective B1
unsuccessfully
adverb
表現
line of succession
1/lˈaɪn əv səksˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
Official order for inheriting a role
The official list showing who will get an important job or title next.
例文
- He is third in the line of succession to the throne.
- The constitution defines the line of succession for the presidency.
succession planning
1/səksˈɛʃən plˈænɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
Preparing for role replacements in organizations
Making plans so that new people can take important jobs when needed.
例文
- Succession planning ensures smooth leadership transitions.
- Good companies invest time in succession planning.
in quick succession
1/ˈɪn kwˈɪk səksˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
One after another quickly
Happening right after each other without delay.
例文
- Three runners crossed the finish line in quick succession.
- She sneezed twice in quick succession.
in quick succession
2/ˈɪn kwˈɪk səksˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
Happening one after another quickly
Happening close together in time, without much gap.
例文
- The team scored three goals in quick succession.
- Several cars passed by in quick succession.