succession

in quick (或rapid) succession

following one another at short intervals

紧接的（地）

in succession

following one after the other without interruption

连续的（地)，接连的（地）

she won the race for the second year in succession.

她连续赢得了第二年的赛跑冠军。

in succession to

inheriting or elected to the place of

继承…的（地)，接任…的（地)，当选…的（地）

he was elevated to the Lords in succession to his father.

他继承父业升为上议院议员。

settle the succession

determine who shall succeed someone

决定谁是接替者（或继承人）