bequeath

• 动词，指通过遗嘱将财产或资产遗赠给他人。

A verb used to indicate the act of leaving property or assets to someone through a legal will or testament.

1. Leave property in a willC1formallegal

   To leave or give property, money, or possessions to someone in a legal will after death.

   遗赠

   • She bequeathed her entire estate to her grandchildren.
   • The old man bequeathed his antique collection to the local museum.
   • He bequeathed a large sum of money to charity in his will.

   同义词bestowdeviseendowhand downleavelegatepass ontransferwill

2. Pass on knowledge or legacyC2formal

   To hand down or pass on something intangible, such as knowledge, traditions, or values, to future generations.

   传承（知识或遗产）

   • The master bequeathed his skills and wisdom to his apprentice.
   • Ancient philosophers bequeathed their ideas to the modern world.
   • She bequeathed a legacy of kindness and generosity to her community.

   同义词conveyentrusthand downimpartleavepass ontransmit

   反义词suppresswithhold