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sequence

释义

sequence

noun

UK /ˈsiːkwəns/

Word Forms

singular	sequence
plural	sequences

1
countable/uncountable a set of related things that happen or are arranged in a particular order
A computer can store and repeat sequences of instructions.
a dance sequence
the sequence of events:
Could you describe the exact sequence of events that evening?
Synonyms and related words
Patterns and arrangements
arabesque
argyle
arrangement
1. 1a
  the order in which a set of things happens or is arranged
  The words had to be put into the right sequence.
  in sequence:
  Are the numbers in sequence?
  out of sequence:
  Scenes of a film are often shot out of sequence.
  Synonyms and related words
  Patterns and arrangements
  arabesque
  argyle
  arrangement
2. 1b
  biologythe order in which the parts of a molecule or gene are arranged
  Synonyms and related words
  Genes and genetics
  allele
  carrier
  carry
Collocates
Adjectives frequently used with sequence
▪ alphabetical, chronological, logical, numerical, random
2
countable cinemaa part of a film that deals with one event or that has a particular style
action/dream sequences
the famous opening sequence from Reservoir Dogs
Synonyms and related words
Parts of films, stories and plays
act
action
ad-lib

sequence

noun

US /ˈsikwəns/

Word Forms

singular	sequence
plural	sequences

1
countable/uncountable a set of related things that happen or are arranged in a particular order
A computer can store and repeat sequences of instructions.
a dance sequence
the sequence of events:
Can you describe the exact sequence of events that evening?
Synonyms and related words
Patterns and arrangements
arabesque
argyle
arrangement
1. 1a
  the order in which a set of things happens or is arranged
  The words had to be put into the right sequence.
  in sequence:
  Are the numbers in sequence?
  out of sequence:
  Scenes of a movie are often shot out of sequence.
  Synonyms and related words
  Patterns and arrangements
  arabesque
  argyle
  arrangement
2. 1b
  biologythe order in which the parts of a molecule or gene are arranged
  Synonyms and related words
  Genes and genetics
  allele
  carrier
  carry
Collocates
Adjectives frequently used with sequence
▪ alphabetical, chronological, logical, numerical, random
2
countable cinemaa part of a movie that deals with one event or that has a particular style
action/dream sequences
the famous opening sequence from Reservoir Dogs
Synonyms and related words
Parts of movies, stories and plays
act
action
ad-lib

sequence

verb transitive

UK /ˈsiːkwəns/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	sequence
he/she/it	sequencing
present participle	sequencing
past tense	sequenced
past participle	sequenced

1
biologyto find out and record the order of the individual parts that make up a molecule, gene etc
The researchers began by sequencing the genes of 1,092 people with Alzheimer’s and a control group.
Synonyms and related words
Genes and genetics
allele
carrier
carry
2
to arrange things in a particular order
I sequenced the tasting to highlight each flavour profile.
Work-based learning is a sequenced and coordinated set of activities.
Synonyms and related words
To put things together or in a particular order
prepend
sort
arrange

sequence

verb transitive biology

US /ˈsikwəns/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	sequence
he/she/it	sequencing
present participle	sequencing
past tense	sequenced
past participle	sequenced

1
to find out and record the order of the individual parts that make up a molecule, gene, etc.
The researchers began by sequencing the genes of 1,092 people with Alzheimer’s and a control group.
Synonyms and related words
Genes and genetics
allele
carrier
carry
2
to arrange things in a particular order
I sequenced the tasting to highlight each flavor profile.
Work-based learning is a sequenced and coordinated set of activities.
Synonyms and related words
To put things together or in a particular order
prepend
sort
arrange

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