sequel

['si:kwəl]

n. 结局, 后果, 续集, 续篇

例句与用法:

His speech had an unfortunate sequel - it caused a riot.

他的演说产生了不幸的后果,由之引发了一场骚乱。

He is writing a sequel to his latest best seller.

他正在写他的最新畅销书的续集。

Famine is often the sequel to war or drought.

饥荒往往是战争或干旱造成的。

详细释义:

n.[C][(+to)]

1. 继续, 随之而来的事

2. 续集, 续篇

the sequel to the novel

小说的续集

3. 结局; 余波