사망한 사람의 재산, 직위, 또는 작위 등을 법적으로 물려받을 권리가 있는 사람.
A person legally entitled to receive the property, title, or rank of another upon that person's death.
예문:
"Since the duke had no direct male descendant, his nephew was named the sole heir to the estate."
"The search for the rightful heir to the ancient kingdom became the central plot of the novel."
"According to the will, the foundation is the primary heir to the majority of his financial assets."
선임자나 이전 시대의 업적, 전통, 정신 등을 이어받아 계승하는 사람.
A person who continues the work, tradition, or spirit of a predecessor or previous era.
예문:
"Many contemporary artists consider themselves the heirs of the Impressionist movement."
"She was seen as the intellectual heir to the renowned professor, continuing his groundbreaking research."