heiress
UK/'eəres/US/'eәris/
B2
Definitions
n.
A woman who inherits or is entitled to inherit wealth, property, or a title.
女继承人。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedheir + -ess (female) = a female heir. Like heir, the h is silent. Often used of a woman set to inherit a large fortune.
Root hered still carries 16 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.sole heiress唯一女继承人
- 2.wealthy heiress富有的女继承人
- 3.heiress to a fortune财富的女继承人
Example Sentences
- 1.
She is the sole heiress to a huge hotel empire.
- 2.
The wealthy heiress donated millions to charity.