heir

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1.

继承人, 嗣子

a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death

:
He was the sole heir to a vast fortune.
他是巨额财富的唯一继承人
The prince is the heir to the throne.
王子是王位的继承人
2.

继承者, 后继者

a person who inherits a tradition, attitude, or way of life

:
She is the true heir of her grandmother's artistic talent.
她是她祖母艺术天赋的真正继承者
The new generation are the heirs of a digital revolution.
新一代是数字革命的继承者