[jì chéng]
（依法承接财产或权利） inherit; succeed (to)
inherit property
继承财产
heritage; the good traditions
继承遗产
claim the succession
要求继承
inherit sb.'s property
继承某人财产
receive sth. by inheritance
通过继承获得某物
He inherited a large fortune from his father.
他从父亲那里继承了一大笔财产。
（继续前人未竟的事业） carry on; carry forward
carry on the revolutionary cause
继承革命事业
carry forward the good tradition
继承优良传统