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doing the same thing in the same way several times; done in the same way several times 连续的;多次的 a serial rapist 一个连续作案的强奸犯 He is wanted for serial murder. 他因连环谋杀被通缉。 Such people can be described as serial monogamists. 这样的人可以说是连环一夫一妻制。
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(of a story, etc. )小说等 broadcast or published in several separate parts 以连续剧形式播出的;连载的 a novel in serial form 一部连载小说 The BBC has taken each installment of Charles Dickens' serial novel ‘Bleak House’ and created 15 half-hour episodes. 英国广播公司已经拍摄了查尔斯·狄更斯的系列小说《荒凉山庄》的每一期,并制作了15集半小时的剧集。
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arranged in a series 顺序排列的;排成系列的 tasks carried out in the same serial order 按同样顺序完成的任务
Homophones cereal | serialcereal serial- cereal noun
A nutritious breakfast cereal can contribute to a healthy lifestyle. 营养丰富的早餐麦片有助于健康的生活方式。
- serial noun
All the female characters in this serial are very strong. 这部连续剧里的女性角色都很强势。
- serial adjective
The novel was first published in serial form. 这部小说最先是以连载的形式发表的。