in·heri·torBrE/ɪnˈherɪtə(r)/NAmE/ɪnˈherɪtər/noun[usually pl.]~ofsthapersonwhoisaffectedbythework, ideas, etc. ofpeoplewholivedbeforethem后继者;继承人SYNheir◆Wearetheinheritorsofagreatculturaltradition. 我们是一个伟大文化传统的继承者。apersonwhoreceivesmoney, property, etc. fromsbwhentheydie遗产继承人SYNheir