n. a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
n. 继承人, 嗣子, 后嗣
[法] 继承人, 后嗣
1. The prince is the heir to the throne.
王子是王位的继承人。
2. She was named the sole heir of her grandfather's fortune.
她被指定为祖父财富的唯一继承人。
3. An heir must be responsible for the family legacy.
继承人必须对家庭遗产负责。