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Inherits Meaning in English

word · lemma: inherit

ˌɪnˈhɛɹəts
in-HAIR-its
ɪnhˈɛɹɪts
in-HEH-rits

释义

To receive something, usually money, property, or qualities, from someone after they die or from a previous generation.

用法与细微差别

Used both for physical things (like money or land) and non-physical traits (like blue eyes or a talent). Common in legal, family, and biological contexts. 'Inherits' is the present simple, for third-person singular.

例句

She inherits a house from her grandmother.

basic

He inherits his father's blue eyes.

basic

The company inherits old traditions from its founders.

basic

Nobody really knows who inherits the collection if he has no children.

natural

She always inherits her mother’s calm attitude in stressful situations.

natural

Their dog inherits its playful nature from both parents.

natural