n. 继承物,遗产;遗传,遗传的特征
拆分: in-入,向内 + -herit-继承,遗传 + -ance名词词尾
例: He spent all his inheritance in a year. 他一年就花光了所获得的全部遗产。 inheritance tax [美]遗产税,继承税(英国称death-duty或estate tax) Good health is a fine inheritance. 健康是一种良好的遗传物。