posterity

Definitions

Common Collocations

• 1.preserve for posterity为后世保存
• 2.leave to posterity留传后代
• 3.benefit posterity造福后世
• 4.for the sake of posterity为了子孙后代

Example Sentences

• 1.

  These ancient manuscripts were carefully preserved for posterity.

• 2.

  He hoped his scientific discoveries would benefit posterity for generations to come.

• 3.

  The architect designed the monument to stand as a testament to posterity.