succeed

1. V-I If you succeed in doing something, you manage to do it. (某人在做某事上) 成功

We have already succeeded in working out ground rules with the Department of Defense. 我们已和国防部成功地制定出了基本原则。

2. V-I If something succeeds, it works in a satisfactory way or has the result that is intended. (某事物) 成功

The talks can succeed if both sides are flexible and serious. 如果双方都灵活并且认真，这些会谈就能成功。

3. V-I Someone who succeeds gains a high position in what they do, for example in business or politics. (某人在商业、政治等方面) 成功

...the skills and qualities needed to succeed in small and medium-sized businesses. …在中小企业中要成功所需的技术和素质。

4. V-T If you succeed another person, you are the next person to have their job or position. 接替

David Rowland is almost certain to succeed him as chairman on January 1. 戴维·罗兰几乎肯定会在1月1日接替他当主席。

5. V-T If one thing is succeeded by another thing, the other thing happens or comes after it. 继…之后[usu passive]

The presentation was succeeded by a roundtable discussion. 这个讲演之后是一次圆桌讨论。