inheritance
n
1 [U] ~ (of sth) (from sb/sth) inheriting (sth from sb) 继承; 遗传
The title passes by inheritance to the eldest son. 这头衔按世袭传给长子.
(fig 比喻) the inheritance of good looks from one's parents 得自父母遗传的美貌
[attrib 作定语]
inheritance tax 遗产税.
2 [C] ~ (from sb) what is inherited 继承或遗传之物; 遗产; 遗赠物
When she was 21 she came into (ie received) her inheritance. 她21岁时获得遗产.
(fig 比喻) a bitter dispute which left an inheritance of ill-feeling 留下恶感的激烈争辩. Cf 参看 legacy.
Yes, my brother Bob is coming with me to the airport to see me off.
有,我兄弟鲍勃将和我一起到机场,送我上飞机。
What do you find hardest in English?
你觉得学习英语哪方面最难?
Perhaps in those days I was. Pierre and I did have a very good time at the ball. But that was the last moment of happiness in our lives. That night everything changed.