B2 adjective 中性

hereditary

/həˈred.ɪ.tri/

Describes a characteristic, condition, or title that is passed from a parent to a child through genes or legal succession. It is most frequently used in biological contexts regarding health and physical traits, or in political contexts regarding social status and power.

例句

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1

Eye color is a hereditary trait determined by the genes of both parents.

Eye color is a hereditary trait determined by the genes of both parents.

2

The bill proposes to abolish the remaining hereditary seats in the upper house of parliament.

The bill proposes to abolish the remaining hereditary seats in the upper house of parliament.

3

I guess my stubbornness is hereditary; my dad is exactly the same way.

I guess my stubbornness is hereditary; my dad is exactly the same way.

词族

名词
heredity
副词
hereditarily
形容词
hereditary
相关
inheritance
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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'heir'. An heir is someone who receives something from their family. 'Hereditary' describes the things (genes or titles) an heir receives.

快速测验

The doctor asked if there was any history of ___ heart disease in my family.

正确!

正确答案是: hereditary

例句

1

Eye color is a hereditary trait determined by the genes of both parents.

everyday

Eye color is a hereditary trait determined by the genes of both parents.

2

The bill proposes to abolish the remaining hereditary seats in the upper house of parliament.

formal

The bill proposes to abolish the remaining hereditary seats in the upper house of parliament.

3

I guess my stubbornness is hereditary; my dad is exactly the same way.

informal

I guess my stubbornness is hereditary; my dad is exactly the same way.

4

Clinical studies suggest that certain types of breast cancer have a strong hereditary component.

academic

Clinical studies suggest that certain types of breast cancer have a strong hereditary component.

5

The CEO's position was not hereditary, but he groomed his daughter to take over the firm anyway.

business

The CEO's position was not hereditary, but he groomed his daughter to take over the firm anyway.

词族

名词
heredity
副词
hereditarily
形容词
hereditary
相关
inheritance

常见搭配

hereditary disease hereditary disease
hereditary title hereditary title
hereditary trait hereditary trait
hereditary monarchy hereditary monarchy
hereditary factor hereditary factor

常用短语

hereditary succession

hereditary succession

hereditary peer

hereditary peer

hereditary wealth

hereditary wealth

容易混淆的词

hereditary vs congenital

Congenital means present from birth but not necessarily genetic, while hereditary specifically implies passing through genes.

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使用说明

Use 'hereditary' when discussing medical conditions that run in families or political systems where power is passed down. It is generally more formal than 'inherited'.

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常见错误

Learners often use the noun 'heredity' when they need the adjective 'hereditary', or they confuse it with 'congenital' when talking about birth defects.

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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'heir'. An heir is someone who receives something from their family. 'Hereditary' describes the things (genes or titles) an heir receives.

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词源

Derived from the Latin word 'hereditarius', which comes from 'heres', meaning 'heir'.

语法模式

used as an attributive adjective (before a noun) not usually used in comparative forms (more hereditary is rare) follows 'to be' in predicative position
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文化背景

In the United Kingdom, hereditary peers were individuals whose right to sit in the House of Lords was passed down through their family line.

快速测验

The doctor asked if there was any history of ___ heart disease in my family.

正确!

正确答案是: hereditary

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broadcaster

B2

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broadminded

B2

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broadside

B2

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brogue

B2

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broke

B2

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bromine

B2

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bronchitis

B2

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brooch

B2

A brooch is a decorative piece of jewelry that is designed to be attached to a person's clothing. It features a pin on the back to fasten it securely to a garment, often serving as both an ornament and a functional clasp.

brook

B2

To tolerate, endure, or allow something, especially something unpleasant or oppositional. It is most frequently used in negative constructions, such as saying someone will 'brook no' interference or delay.

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