Seccessor
Pronunciation:səkˈsɛsər
EN→ZH
Quick Translations
- 继任者
- 接替者
- 后继者
Definitions
noun
Definition
A person or thing that succeeds another, especially in a position or office.
In ZH
一个接替他人的人或物，尤其是在职位或职务上。
Examples
- The CEO announced her successor during the meeting.
- After the mayor resigned, the city council selected his successor.
- Each generation has its own successor who carries on the traditions.
Cultural Notes
In many cultures, the concept of succession is important in both business and politics, where leadership transitions can significantly impact the future direction of an organization or community.
noun
Definition
A biological descendant, particularly one that arises from a preceding generation in evolutionary biology.
In ZH
一个生物后裔，特别是一个从前一代中产生的后代，通常用于进化生物学中。
Examples
- The new species was found to be a direct successor of its ancient ancestor.
- Evolution shows the relationship between a species and its successors.
- In the study of genetics, successors play a key role in understanding heredity.
Cultural Notes
In the context of evolution and genetics, understanding successors helps in studying species development and adaptation over time, which is a significant aspect of biological sciences.