inheritance
/-əns; -əns/ 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.