posterity
UK/pɒ'steriti/US
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Definitions
n.
All future generations of people; the descendants of a particular person.
后代，子孙；后世
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpostafter, behind
+
erroot
+
itystate, quality, condition
=posterity
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.