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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

hereditary

英  [hɪˈredɪtri]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1. 遗传（性）的

    A hereditary characteristic or illness is passed on to a child from its parents before it is born.

    近义词

    genetic , inherited

    双语例句

    例：

    Cystic fibrosis is the commonest fatal hereditary disease.

    囊性纤维化是最常见的致命性遗传病。

    例：

    In men, hair loss is hereditary.

    男性脱发是遗传性的。

    2. 世袭的

    A title or position in society that is hereditary is one that is passed on as a right from parent to child.

    双语例句

    例：

    The position of the head of state is hereditary.

    国家元首的职位是世袭的。

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