U3E19 | legacy

Legacy【n.】

1.     money or property that is given to you by someone when they die遗产

She left a legacy of $10,000 to her nephew.

她给侄子留下了1万美元的遗产。

The artist's legacy was divided among his children.

这位艺术家的遗产在他的子女之间进行了分配。

2.     a situation that exists now because of events, actions, etc. that took place in the past（过去留下的）遗产，遗存

The city's architectural legacy includes many beautiful old buildings.

这座城市建筑遗产包括许多漂亮的老建筑。

The scientist left a lasting legacy with his groundbreaking discoveries.

这位科学家以他开创性的发现留下了持久的遗产。

3.     something that is a result of events in the past遗留问题；后遗症

The war left a legacy of bitterness and hatred.

这场战争留下了痛苦和仇恨的后遗症。

The legacy of colonialism is still felt in many countries.

殖民主义的遗留问题在许多国家仍然存在。