(also arithˌmetical proˈgression) noun [C] (mathematics数学) a series of numbers that decrease or increase by the same amount each time, for example 2, 4, 6, 8 算术级数,等差级数(每次以同样数量递减或递增的一系列数字,如2、4、6、8) ☞Compare geometric progression. 与geometric progression比较。