2N-COUNT [usually singular]后续的事;随之而来的事;结果;余波 The sequel to something that has happened is an event or situation that happens after it or as a result of it. 后续的事;随之而来的事;结果;余波
The police said the clash was a sequel to yesterday's nationwide strike. [+ to]
警方说这场冲突是昨天全国大罢工的余波。
The arrests were a 'direct sequel' to investigations.