inherit
/ɪnˈherɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3815 in the learning path
继承财产
Definitions
v. Receive money or property from someone who has died
继承财产
v. Receive physical characteristics genetically from your parents
经遗传获得
v. Receive responsibilities or problems left by a previous person
接手；承袭
Example
Leila inherited a small cottage from her grandmother.
莱拉从祖母那里继承了一间小屋。
Future generations may inherit serious environmental problems unless governments take decisive action to reduce pollution.
除非各国政府采取果断措施减少污染，否则后代可能要接手严重的环境问题。
Collocations
- inherit property
- inherit a fortune
- inherit traits
- inherit from
Word family
- inheritance (n.)
- inherited (adj.)
- inheritor (n.)
Usage tip
常用inherit sth from sb；遗传特征也可用。
FAQ
- What does inherit mean?
- Receive money or property from someone who has died Receive physical characteristics genetically from your parents Receive responsibilities or problems left by a previous person
- How is inherit pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈherɪt/, US /ɪnˈherɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
