
heiress
英 /ˈeəres/ 美 /ˈeres/
- n. 女继承人A woman who inherits or expects to inherit substantial wealth.
The young heiress turned her family mansion into a museum.
这位年轻的女继承人把家族宅邸改成了博物馆。
The heiress funded scholarships for disadvantaged students, illustrating how inherited wealth can support wider educational opportunities.
这位女继承人出资为弱势学生设立奖学金,展示了继承财富如何扩大教育机会。
搭配
heiress to a fortune 巨额财产的女继承人a wealthy heiress 富有的女继承人
辨析提示
h不发音;heir如今也可泛指任何性别的继承人。
词族
heir (n.)、inherit (v.)、inheritance (n.)
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