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inheritance

/ɪnhɛrətəns/

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money or property received after someone's death

遗产

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She used part of her inheritance to repair her grandparents' house.
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她用部分遗产修缮了祖父母的房子。
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Pronunciation: /ɪnhɛrətəns/

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