Heir
01
继承人
someone who has the legal right to inherit the property, money, or title of a deceased individual
例子
The lawyer contacted the heirs to inform them of their inheritance from their late aunt.
律师联系了继承人，告知他们从已故姑妈那里继承的遗产。
02
a person who inherits or continues the work, role, or tradition of a predecessor
例子
The young artist is considered the heir of the impressionist style.
