() following in order of time or place; following in a logical order连续的；按顺序的◆Product development consists of four sequential steps.产品开发依次经过四个步骤。◆sequential data processing顺序数据处理 () compared with the most recent similar accounting period与前期财务情况相比的◆There has been a slight sequential decline in revenue.与上期相比，收入略微有所下降。▸sequentially /sɪˈkwenʃəli/
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◆data stored sequentially on a computer按顺序存贮在计算机上的数据◆Sales were 12 per cent lower sequentially.与上期相比，销售额下降了 12%。