一连串 (yī lián chuàn) — a succession of; a series of
Definition
A succession or series of related events or items happening one after another. Unlike 一系列 (more neutral 'a series of'), 一连串 emphasizes a rapid, often chain-like sequence, sometimes with a negative sense.
adjective
a succession ofa series of
Examples
- 。Zhè yì yī lián chuàn de dǎ jī ràng tā hěn shī wàng.This series of setbacks made him very disappointed.
- ，一连串。Guān yú nà jiàn shì, tā tí chū le yí gè yī lián chuàn de wèn tí.Regarding that matter, he raised a series of questions.
- 。Tā wán chéng le yì yī lián chuàn fù zá de rèn wu.She completed a series of complicated tasks.
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