1[countableC, uncountableU]ORDER/SEQUENCE the order that something happens or exists in, or the order it is supposed to happen or exist in 〔事情发生的〕顺序,次序
in a ... sequence
The questions should be asked in a logical sequence.
应该按逻辑顺序来提问。
Be careful to perform the actions in the correct sequence.
注意要按正确的顺序来完成动作。
in sequence
Number them in sequence, 1,2, 3 etc.
用1, 2, 3等依次给它们编号。
out of sequence
The chapters may be studied out of sequence.
这些章节可以不按顺序来阅读。
2SERIES[countableC] a series of relatedevents, actions etc that happen or are done in a particular order 一连串相关事件[行动]
sequence of events• Take for example a sequence of eventsinvolving building societies.• A sequence of events since last spring made a showdown over these issues almost inevitable, analystscontend.• As in all such cases, the actualsequence of events and the combinations of motives is complex.• She had told him over and over again the sequence of events on the boat.• Precisely when this occurred is not clear, but from the sequence of events it was probably in 59.• Think about the serendipity, the sequence of events that had to set it all up.• Instead, the usualsequence of events is this: The zipper gets caught in the sleepingbagmaterial.• I began to call the wholesequence of events PMSgate.
Originsequence
(1300-1400)Late Latinsequentia, from Latinsequi“to follow”