Heir
01
继承人
someone who has the legal right to inherit the property, money, or title of a deceased individual
例子
As the eldest son, he is the rightful heir to his father's estate.
作为长子，他是父亲财产的合法继承人。
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
She is the heir to her mentor's scientific research.
The young artist is considered the heir of the impressionist style.
