Following in a line of rulers or heirs, in the course of time or events, in the process of development, etc.; coming after or later; subsequent.
单词 | θ96188 |
释义 | the world > time > relative time > the future or time to come > succession or following in time > [adjective] > relating to succession of persons > succeeding (of a person, ruler, etc.) (5) succeeding1561 Following in a line of rulers or heirs, in the course of time or events, in the process of development, etc.; coming after or later; subsequent. successive1595 = hereditary, adj. Next in order of succession. Also transferred. incoming1753 That comes in or enters: in the general sense, and with various specific applications; e.g. (a) entering upon a position or office vacated by… follow-on1960 That follows on from something already started or done; that develops, or is a sequel to, something previously done or made; esp. of a milk or infant… Subcategories:— by inheritance (1) |
随便看 |
英语词典包含1132095条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。