inherit

US /ɪnˈher.ɪt/
UK /ɪnˈher.ɪt/
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1.

继承

receive (money, property, or a title) as an heir at the death of the previous holder

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She inherited a fortune from her grandmother.
她从祖母那里继承了一笔财富。
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He will inherit the family business.
他将继承家族企业。
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succeed tocome intobe bequeathedbe left
2.

遗传, 继承

derive (a quality, characteristic, or predisposition) genetically from one's parents or ancestors

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He inherited his mother's blue eyes.
他继承了他母亲的蓝眼睛。
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Some diseases can be inherited.
有些疾病是可以遗传的。
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acquirederivereceivegettake on
3.

继承, 接替

receive (a position, role, or responsibility) from a predecessor

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He will inherit the leadership role next year.
他将在明年继承领导角色。
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The new government will inherit a challenging economic situation.
新政府将继承一个充满挑战的经济局面。
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succeed totake overassumetake on
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inheritance