heredity
US /həˈred.ə.ti/
UK /hɪˈred.ə.ti/
名词
遗传, 遗传性
the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another
示例:
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Eye color is determined by heredity.
眼睛的颜色由遗传决定。
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Many diseases are linked to heredity.
许多疾病与遗传有关。