elaborate sequence
[ih-LAB-uh-rit SEE-kwuhns]
noun phrasepl: elaborate sequences
sequência elaborada
1. A complex and detailed series of events, steps, or movements arranged in a specific order
The dance featured an elaborate sequence of footwork and hand gestures.
A dança apresentava uma sequência elaborada de passos e gestos com as mãos.
2. A carefully planned and intricate succession of actions or processes
The film's opening credits displayed an elaborate sequence of visual effects.
Os créditos iniciais do filme exibiam uma sequência elaborada de efeitos visuais.
3. In biology or chemistry, a detailed series of molecular or chemical reactions
Scientists studied the elaborate sequence of protein synthesis in the cell.
Os cientistas estudaram a sequência elaborada da síntese de proteínas na célula.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian media, dance, cinema, and scientific contexts. In the USA, it appears frequently in film criticism, choreography, and technical documentation. The phrase is neutral and formal, suitable for academic and professional discourse in both cultures.
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