to inherit · to succeed to (the throne etc) · to carry on (a tradition etc)

jì chéng

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He succeeded to his father's large property.

他继承了他爸爸的庞大遗产。

He took over his father's business.

他继承了他父亲的事业。

The prince succeeded to the throne.

王子继承了王位。

With the heirless king going crazy and royal family poisoned, the general of the army finally had his chance to usurp the throne.

随着无继承人的国王的发疯和王室家族的中毒，将军终于有机会篡夺王位。

Prince William is second in line to the English throne.

威廉王子是英国王位第二顺位继承人。

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