inherit from

inherit (something) from (someone)

1. To receive a genetically-transmitted trait from one's parent. You have red hair, right? That's a recessive trait, which means you inherited a gene for red hair from each of your parents.

2. By extension, to behave in the same manner as one's relative. Oh, she definitely inherited her fiery temper from her mother.

3. To be given something from a deceased person's estate. I can't believe I inherited all this money from Aunt Edna—I hardly even knew her!

inherit something from someone

1. to receive something from the estate of a person who has died. I inherited this silver bowl from my aunt. Liz inherited her house from her parents.

2. to receive a genetic or behavioral trait from a relative. I inherited my stubbornness from my father's side of the family. My dark hair was inherited from my father.

See also: inherit

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

inherit (something) from (someone)
heart of oak
not know the meaning of the word
there was/is something about (someone or something)
there's something about (someone or something)
there's something about somebody/something
have (something) to offer
have something to offer
every inch a
every inch a (something)

References in classic literature

That woman had, in all probability, poisoned my brother, and in order to inherit from me she was about to assassinate me in my turn.

Twenty Years After

[7] Because there were no male heirs to inherit from her father, Giampaolo da Cere, Portia received all his lands including the rich duchy of Cere (near Cerveteri), Bassano Romano, and Magliano Romano Pecorareccio.

Mothers and Sons: Two Paintings for San Bonaventura in Early Modern Rome

However, most scientists and physicians who have studied the puzzle of why certain people get the disease while others don't are convinced that heredity-the genes we inherit from our ancestors-is a very important factor.

Genes and MS susceptibility: a project whose time has come

Caporaso of the National Cancer Institute found a heightened risk of lung cancer in people who inherit from one or both parents a gene that helps the body metabolize certain chemicals in cigarette smoke.

Family ties reflect lung cancer risk

Certain traits we inherit from ourfather, others from our mother.

CH3ips off the old genetic block

词组	inherit from
释义	inherit from inherit (something) from (someone) 1. To receive a genetically-transmitted trait from one's parent. You have red hair, right? That's a recessive trait, which means you inherited a gene for red hair from each of your parents. 2. By extension, to behave in the same manner as one's relative. Oh, she definitely inherited her fiery temper from her mother. 3. To be given something from a deceased person's estate. I can't believe I inherited all this money from Aunt Edna—I hardly even knew her! See also: inherit Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. inherit something from someone 1. to receive something from the estate of a person who has died. I inherited this silver bowl from my aunt. Liz inherited her house from her parents. 2. to receive a genetic or behavioral trait from a relative. I inherited my stubbornness from my father's side of the family. My dark hair was inherited from my father. See also: inherit McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: inherit (something) from (someone) heart of oak not know the meaning of the word there was/is something about (someone or something) there's something about (someone or something) there's something about somebody/something have (something) to offer have something to offer every inch a every inch a (something) References in classic literature That woman had, in all probability, poisoned my brother, and in order to inherit from me she was about to assassinate me in my turn. Twenty Years After [7] Because there were no male heirs to inherit from her father, Giampaolo da Cere, Portia received all his lands including the rich duchy of Cere (near Cerveteri), Bassano Romano, and Magliano Romano Pecorareccio. Mothers and Sons: Two Paintings for San Bonaventura in Early Modern Rome However, most scientists and physicians who have studied the puzzle of why certain people get the disease while others don't are convinced that heredity-the genes we inherit from our ancestors-is a very important factor. Genes and MS susceptibility: a project whose time has come Caporaso of the National Cancer Institute found a heightened risk of lung cancer in people who inherit from one or both parents a gene that helps the body metabolize certain chemicals in cigarette smoke. Family ties reflect lung cancer risk Certain traits we inherit from ourfather, others from our mother. CH3ips off the old genetic block
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