Successor

Pronunciation:səkˈsɛsər
EN→ZH

Quick Translations

  • 继任者
  • 后继者
  • 接替者

Definitions

noun

Definition

A person or thing that follows another in a position, office, or role.

In ZH

在一个职位、办公室或角色中，跟随另一个人或事物的人或事物。

Examples

  • The CEO announced his successor at the annual meeting.
  • After the king passed away, his eldest son became the successor to the throne.
  • She is the most qualified candidate to be the successor of the outgoing president.

Cultural Notes

In many cultures, including Chinese, the idea of succession can often relate to family hierarchy and politics. Therefore, the term 'successor' may also carry connotations of lineage or inheritance, particularly in discussions of leadership.

noun

Definition

In a biological context, it refers to an organism that follows another in a lineage or evolutionary context.

In ZH

在生物学中，指在谱系或进化背景下跟随另一个生物的生物。

Examples

  • In the study of evolution, the new species is considered a successor to its ancestors.
  • The successor species adapted over time to better fit the environment.
  • Each successor generation of the plant demonstrated improved resilience to drought.

Cultural Notes

In biology, the concept of a 'successor' can emphasize the continuity of life and evolution. Discussions around successor species can evoke themes of adaptation and survival, which are universal concepts in both Western and Eastern thought.