patrimony

patrimony
[ˈpatrɪməni]
(pl. -ies)
  1. [mass noun]property inherited from one's father or male ancestor
    (父亲或父系相传下来的)祖传遗产,世袭财产,继承财产
    owners refuse to part with their patrimony in the interests of agricultural development.
    业主们拒绝为了农业发展而割舍他们的祖传家产。
    ■heritage
    继承物;遗产
    an organization that saves the world's cultural patrimony by restoring historic buildings.
    通过修复古建筑来保存世界文化遗产的一个组织。
    ■(chiefly historical)the estate or property belonging by ancient endowment or right to a church or other institution
    (主史)(靠古代的捐赠或权力而获得的)教会(或其他机构)的财产;教会(或其他机构)的地产
派生
patrimonial
[-ˈməʊnɪəl]
adjective
语源
  1. Middle English: from Old French patrimoine, from Latin patrimonium, from pater, patr- 'father'
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