The current chain of events was set in motion by that kidnapping.

目前的一系列事件都是由那次绑架引发的。

The traffic accident led to a chain of events.

这起交通事故引起了一连串的事故。

The traffic accident led to a chain of events.

交通事故引起了一连串的事件。

This chain of events begs readers to ask a question.

这一连串的事件使读者心生疑问。