1. | [t][i] ~ (sth) (from sb) 继承(金钱、财产等)to receive money, property, etc. from sb when they die |
She inherited a fortune from her father. 她从她父亲那里继承了一大笔财富。 |
2. | [t] ~ sth (from sb) 经遗传获得(品质、身体特征等)to have qualities, physical features, etc. that are similar to those of your parents, grandparents, etc. |
He has inherited his mother's patience. 这种耐心是母亲遗传给他的。 | |
an inherited disease 遗传病 |
3. | [t] ~ sth (from sb) 接替(责任等);继任if youinherit a particular situation from sb, you are now responsible for dealing with it, especially because you have replaced that person in their job |
policies inherited from the previous administration 因袭上届政府的政策 |