hereditary
英 [hɪˈredɪtri]
[ADJ]
1. 遗传（性）的
A hereditary characteristic or illness is passed on to a child from its parents before it is born.
近义词
genetic , inherited
双语例句
例：Cystic fibrosis is the commonest fatal hereditary disease.
囊性纤维化是最常见的致命性遗传病。
例：In men, hair loss is hereditary.
男性脱发是遗传性的。
2. 世袭的
A title or position in society that is hereditary is one that is passed on as a right from parent to child.
双语例句
例：The position of the head of state is hereditary.
国家元首的职位是世袭的。
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