hand down

US /hænd daʊn/
UK /hænd daʊn/
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1.

传给, 传承

to give something to a younger person, especially something that has been used by older members of the family

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My grandmother handed down her wedding dress to my mother.
我奶奶把她的婚纱传给了我妈妈。
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These traditions have been handed down through generations.
这些传统已世代相传。
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pass downbequeathtransmitconvey
2.

宣判, 判决

to announce a decision or judgment officially

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The judge will hand down his verdict tomorrow.
法官明天将宣判。
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A severe sentence was handed down to the criminal.
罪犯被判处严厉的刑罚。
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deliverpronounceissuerender
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