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to inherit
01
继承, 承继
to receive money, property, etc. from someone who has passed away
Transitive: to inherit money or property
Example
After her grandmother 's passing, she inherited a beautiful antique necklace.
在她祖母去世后，她继承了一条漂亮的古董项链。
He was surprised to inherit a vast collection of rare books from his uncle.
他惊讶于继承了他叔叔遗留下来的庞大珍稀书籍收藏。
02
继承, 遗传
to receive traits or attributes from a previous generation through genetic inheritance
Transitive: to inherit a trait
Example
She inherited her father's blue eyes and her mother's curly hair.
她遗传了父亲的蓝眼睛和母亲的卷发。
The child inherited a predisposition to allergies from both sides of the family.
这个孩子从家族的两边继承了过敏的遗传倾向。
03
继承, 承继
to receive or be left with a situation, object, or condition from a predecessor or former owner
Transitive: to inherit a situation or object from sb
Example
The new CEO inherited a company struggling with financial difficulties from her predecessor.
新任首席执行官继承了一家面临财务困难的公司，接替了她的前任。
The new homeowners inherited a beautifully landscaped garden from the previous owners.
新房主从前任房主那里继承了一座美丽的园艺花园。
