to hand down
[phrase form: hand]
01
传承, 传给
to give something valuable, like family traditions, skills, or items, from one generation to the next
Ditransitive: to hand down something valuable to sb
例子
He decided to hand down his grandfather's antique pocket watch to his son.
他决定将祖父的古董怀表传给他的儿子。
02
宣布, 下达
to formally announce something such as a decision or judgment
Transitive: to hand down a decision or order
例子
The board of directors will hand their decision down regarding the proposed merger.
董事会将宣布他们对拟议合并的决定。
