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。
She handed her childhood books down to her younger cousins.
她把自己的童年书籍传给了她的表弟妹们。
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 Supreme Court will hand down its ruling on the case next week.
最高法院将于下周宣布对该案的裁决。
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。
