verb · to take over a throne, title, or official position from a predecessor

这位王子在去年正式继承了王位。

verb · to continue or maintain a tradition, spirit, or cause of those who came before

我们应该继承和发扬这种优良传统。

verb, particle · to receive property, money, or assets from a predecessor as an heir

他继承了父母留下的一大笔遗产。