heredity
US /həˈred.ə.ti/
UK /hɪˈred.ə.ti/
名詞
遺傳, 遺傳性
the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another
範例:
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Eye color is determined by heredity.
眼睛的顏色由遺傳決定。
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Many diseases are linked to heredity.
許多疾病與遺傳有關。