[] to receive money, property, etc. from sb when they die 继承（金钱、财产等）◆She inherited the company from her father. 她从她父亲那里继承了这家公司。◆the tax on inherited wealth 对继承而来的财产徵税
[] if you inherit a particular situation from sb, you are now responsible for dealing with it, especially because you have replaced that person in their job 接替（责任等）；继任◆I inherited a number of problems from my predecessor. 我的前任遗留给我很多问题。◆He's inherited a very motivated and talented team. 他接手的团队既积极主动又才干超群。