C2 [ I or T ] to receive money, a house, etc. from someone after they have died继承
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She will inherit her father's estate when she is 21.
She inherited a fortune from her grandmother.
Would you quit your job if you inherited lots of money?
He inherited the family business, but he had little interest in it and soon sold it.
The chief's son would inherit all his lands and rights.
[ T ] to begin to have responsibility for a problem or situation that previously existed or belonged to another person接手,承担(遗留的问题等)
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