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- pronunciation:
- le
g
si
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
legacies |
| definition 1: |
money, property, or other goods left to someone in a will.
遗产
Part of her legacy was her grandmother's jewelry.她获得遗产的一部分是她祖母的珠宝。- synonyms:
- estate, inheritance
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| definition 2: |
anything that is passed down from ancestors or someone who came before.
传统
These beloved traditions are part of our cultural legacy.- synonyms:
- heritage, tradition
- similar words:
- birthright, heirloom
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| definition 3: |
anything contributed or created by someone who is no longer living or active and which continues to be of influence or impact.
The millionaire wanted this fine opera house to be his legacy to the city.John was the son of the famed criminal, and his father's legacy haunted him all his life.- similar words:
- contribution, gift
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| related words: |
grant, own |
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