early 14c., "fact or right of succeeding someone by inheritance," from Old French succession "inheritance; a following on" (13c.), from Latin successionem (nominative successio) "a following after, a coming into another's place, result," noun of action from successus, past participle of succedere (see succeed). Meaning "fact of being later in time" is late 14c. Meaning "a regular sequence" is from mid-15c.
例文
1. The road is a succession of hairpin bends，hills，and blind corners.
この道は急カーブ、坂道と死の角が次々と続いている。
2.Scoring three goals in quick succession ，he made it 10-8.
は短い時間で3球連続し、最終的に10対8で勝利した。
3.Yesterday 's emphatic victory was their fifth in succession .
昨日の大勝は彼らの連続5勝目だった。
4.a succession of visitors
ひっきりなしに訪れる人
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5.The country was ruled by a succession of tyrants.