c. 1300, "to make (someone) an heir," from Old French enheriter "make heir, appoint as heir," from Late Latin inhereditare "to appoint as heir," from Latin in- "in" (see in- (2)) + hereditare "to inherit," from heres (genitive heredis) "heir" (see heredity). Sense of "receive inheritance" arose mid-14c.; original sense is retained in disinherit. Related: Inherited; inheriting.
权威例句
1. Princess Alexandra was to inherit the title of Duchess of Fife.
亚历山德拉公主将会继承法夫女公爵的爵位。
2. The meek shall inherit the earth.
谦卑的人必承受地土。
3. They are to inherit 100,000 US dollars.
他们将会继承10万美元。
4. He intended that his son should inherit his business.
他打算让他的儿子继承他的生意.
5. In the event of his death, his daughter will inherit the money.