to hand down
[phrase form: hand]
01
受け継ぐ, 伝える
to give something valuable, like family traditions, skills, or items, from one generation to the next
Ditransitive: to hand down something valuable to sb
例
He decided to hand down his grandfather's antique pocket watch to his son.
彼は祖父のアンティークの懐中時計を息子に譲ることに決めた。
She handed her childhood books down to her younger cousins.
彼女は子供時代の本をいとこたちに引き継いだ。
02
発表する, 下す
to formally announce something such as a decision or judgment
Transitive: to hand down a decision or order
例
The Supreme Court will hand down its ruling on the case next week.
最高裁判所は来週、その事件に関する判決を下す予定です。
The board of directors will hand their decision down regarding the proposed merger.
取締役会は、提案された合併に関する決定を下す予定です。
