pat·ri·mo·ny
noun/ˈpætrɪməni/
/ˈpætrɪməʊni/
[singular] (formal)- property that is given to somebody when their father dies
遗产；祖传财产 - He feared that his patrimony would not be enough to cover the debts.
他担心他的遗产不足以偿还债务。
- He feared that his patrimony would not be enough to cover the debts.
- the works of art and treasures of a nation, church, etc.
文化遗产；文物；国家（或教堂等）的财产 - The agency is responsible for conserving the country’s cultural patrimony.
该机构负责保护国家的文化遗产。
- The agency is responsible for conserving the country’s cultural patrimony.
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French patrimoine, from Latin patrimonium, from pater, patr- ‘father’.