"come by honestly" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 正当地继承
• 诚实获得（特质）

Definition

以正当或自然的方式从家人或父母那里继承某种特质、能力或财产，而非通过欺骗或假装。常用来解释某人的行为或特点与家人相似。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

主要在北美口语中使用，偏非正式。通常用幽默语气指性格等遗传特质：“He comes by that stubbornness honestly.” 与诚实无关，指自然/合法继承。

Examples

He comes by his sense of humor honestly; his whole family is funny.

他**正当地继承了幽默感**，他全家都很有趣。

She comes by her artistic talent honestly through her mother.

她**正当地继承了艺术天赋**，来自她的母亲。

If you're stubborn, you probably come by it honestly.

如果你很固执，你可能**是正当地继承的**。

"You love to cook? You must come by it honestly, with a chef for a dad!"

你喜欢做饭？你有个厨师爸爸，肯定是**正当地继承来的**！

"Wow, your laugh sounds just like your dad's—you really come by it honestly!"

哇，你的笑声和你爸爸一模一样——你真的**正当地继承了**！

"Don't blame him for being messy—he comes by it honestly with parents like us."

别怪他爱乱—有我们这样的父母，他当然**正当地继承了**。