heir

heir

[ɛə]

n. 继承人

例句与用法：

Stephen acknowledged Henry as (ie recognized his claim to be) his heir.

斯蒂芬接受亨利为他的继承人。

He is the eldest son and thus heir to the title.

他是长子，因此是头衔的继承人。

And therefore the proof is best, when men keep their authority towards the children, but not heir purse.

聪明的父母对子女在管理上是严格的，而在用钱上不妨略宽松，这常常是有好效果的。

If he dies without an heir, his property reverts to the state.

他死後若无继承人，其财产则归国家所有。

He is the only legal heir of the rich man.

他是这位富翁的唯一法定继承人。

Prince Charles is the legal heir of the crown.

查尔斯王子是王位的合法继承人。

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n.[C]

1. 继承人; 嗣子[(+to)]

He fell heir to a large fortune.

他成了一大笔财产的继承人。

2. (传统、才能、性格等的)继承者[(+to)]