inheritance

US /ɪnˈher.ɪ.təns/
UK /ɪnˈher.ɪ.təns/
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1.

遗产, 继承

the practice of passing on property, titles, debts, rights, and obligations upon the death of an individual

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She received a large inheritance from her grandmother.
她从祖母那里得到了一大笔遗产。
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The family is disputing the inheritance.
这家人正在争夺遗产。
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bequestlegacyheritageendowmentpatrimony
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遗传, 遗传特征

a characteristic or quality that is passed on from parent to offspring

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Genetic inheritance plays a crucial role in determining an individual's traits.
基因遗传在决定个体特征方面起着关键作用。
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His quick wit is an inheritance from his mother.
他的机智是母亲的遗传。
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hereditygenetic traitinnate quality
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