Succeed to Meaning in English
expression
释义
To take over a position, office, or title after someone else, often because of inheritance or formal succession rules.
用法与细微差别
Formal and often used in legal, historical, or official contexts, e.g., 'succeed to the throne.' Not interchangeable with 'succeed in' (to achieve something). Commonly followed by phrases like 'the throne,' 'the presidency,' or 'his father's business.'
例句
After the king died, his son succeeded to the throne.
basic
She will succeed to the presidency next year.
basic
Only a direct heir can succeed to the family business.
basic
He never thought he'd succeed to his uncle's title, but life is full of surprises.
natural
The board voted and he will officially succeed to the director’s position next month.
natural
If no one else is eligible, she'll succeed to the estate automatically.
natural