a.  连续的，不间断的 ≈ non-consecutive

• And am I right in saying you can divide what you do into two distinct methods – simultaneous and consecutive interpreting? 同传和交传（交替传译）

• It had rained for four consecutive days. 雨接连下了四天。

• Can they win the title for the third consecutive season? 他们能连续第三个赛季赢得冠军称号吗？

• She was absent for nine consecutive days. 她一连缺席了九天。

• He is beginning his fourth consecutive term of office. 他开始了第四届任期。

BrE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/   

NAmE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/