1. to leave property or money to someone in a will
（透過遺囑）遺贈，遺留（財產或金錢）
He bequeathed his entire estate to his daughter.
他將全部財產遺贈給了他的女兒。
The old man bequeathed a large sum of money to charity.
那位老人將一大筆錢遺贈給了慈善機構。
Bequeath Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
bequeath
verb
快速理解
What does "Bequeath" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Bequeath"?
指透過遺囑將財產或物品正式留給某人，也可比喻將抽象事物（如傳統、問題）傳遞給後代。
- 1
遺贈財產
EN: to leave property or money to someone in a will
翻譯: 透過遺囑將財產或金錢留給某人。
- 2
傳遞物品
EN: to hand down a personal possession to someone
翻譯: 將個人物品傳給（通常是後代或特定的人）。
- 3
傳承抽象事物
EN: to pass on a tradition, problem, or legacy to the next generation
翻譯: 將傳統、問題或精神遺產傳給下一代。
小提醒：注意：此動詞的受詞可以是具體財產，也可以是抽象事物（如責任、傳統），後者為比喻用法。
發音（How to Pronounce "Bequeath" in English）
How to pronounce "Bequeath" in English?"Bequeath" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Bequeath" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Bequeath"?How does "Bequeath" change by context?
2. to pass something on or hand something down to successors
傳給，留給（後代或繼承者）
The previous administration bequeathed a difficult economic situation.
上一屆政府留下了一個艱難的經濟局面。
She hopes to bequeath a legacy of environmental stewardship to future generations.
她希望將環境管理的理念留給後代。
3. to leave a problem or difficult situation for others to deal with
留下（問題或困境）給他人處理
The war bequeathed a legacy of bitterness and division.
那場戰爭留下了痛苦與分裂的後遺症。
The company's reckless policies bequeathed massive debts to its successors.
公司魯莽的政策給其繼任者留下了巨額債務。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Bequeath"?How to make natural sentences with "Bequeath"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| bequeath + something + to + someone | 將（財產等）遺贈給某人 | He bequeathed his entire estate to his daughter. (他將全部財產遺贈給了他的女兒。) |
| bequeath + someone + something | 將某物遺贈給某人 | She bequeathed her nephew a valuable painting. (她將一幅珍貴的畫作遺贈給了她的侄子。) |
| bequeath + something | 遺贈某物 | The artist bequeathed his works to the national gallery. (這位藝術家將他的作品遺贈給了國家美術館。) |
| bequeath + something + to + an institution/organization | 將某物遺贈給機構或組織 | The collector bequeathed his rare book collection to the university library. (這位收藏家將他的珍本書籍收藏遺贈給了大學圖書館。) |
| bequeath + a legacy/tradition + to + future generations | 將遺產/傳統留給後代 | The ancient civilization bequeathed a rich cultural legacy to future generations. (這個古代文明為後代留下了豐富的文化遺產。) |
用法說明
How is "Bequeath" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Bequeath"?
bequeath something to someone vs. bequeath someone something
- bequeath something to someone 是最常見且正式的結構，強調「將某物遺贈給某人」的完整過程。介系詞
to明確指出接收者。 - bequeath someone something 是雙賓語結構，較為簡潔，直接將接收者置於動詞之後。在法律或正式文件中，第一種結構更為普遍。
- 兩種結構在意義上沒有區別，但
bequeath something to someone在語意上更清晰，尤其是在接收者名稱較長或複雜時。 EN: She bequeathed her entire art collection to the national museum. 翻譯: 她將她的全部藝術收藏遺贈給了國家博物館。
EN:He bequeathed his nephew a substantial sum of money.
翻譯:他遺贈了一大筆錢給他的侄子。
總結建議
在正式書寫（尤其是法律文件）中，建議使用 bequeath something to someone 的結構以確保清晰無誤。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Bequeath" and similar words?How to choose "Bequeath" vs alternatives?
bequeath vs inherit
「bequeath」是遺贈者（立遺囑者）的「給予」動作；「inherit」是繼承者（受益人）的「接收」動作。
bequeath vs donate
「bequeath」特指透過遺囑在身後給予；「donate」泛指生前自願贈與，通常用於慈善。
bequeath vs pass down
「bequeath」是正式的法律用語，特指透過遺囑給予；「pass down」是較口語的通用說法，可指生前或身後傳承。
口語用法
How is "Bequeath" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Bequeath"?
引述
在口語中，當引述或轉述他人的遺囑或正式決定時，常用此字。 EN: So, my grandfather said, "I bequeath my watch to my eldest grandson." 翻譯: 所以，我祖父說：「我把我的手錶遺贈給我的長孫。」
EN:She told the lawyer, "I bequeath the sum of $10,000 to the animal shelter."
翻譯:她告訴律師：「我將一萬美元遺贈給動物收容所。」
語氣強調
在對話中，有時會用此字來強調某物是某人特意留下的，帶有情感或象徵意義。 EN: He didn't just leave me a house; he bequeathed a home full of memories. 翻譯: 他不只是留給我一棟房子；他是將一個充滿回憶的家遺贈給我。
EN:She bequeathed to us not just her wealth, but her passion for helping others.
翻譯:她遺贈給我們的不僅是財富，還有她助人的熱情。
停頓填充
在較隨意的談話中，說話者可能會用此字作為思考時的填充詞，以聽起來更正式或戲劇化。 EN: And then, uh, he decided to bequeath... wait, let me get the wording right. 翻譯: 然後，呃，他決定要遺贈... 等等，讓我把措辭說對。
EN:The will states that she will bequeath... hmm, I think it was the antique collection.
翻譯:遺囑上寫她將遺贈... 嗯，我想是那批古董收藏。
注意：在正式書寫（如法律文件、正式信件）中，應避免使用口語中的停頓或填充詞，並確保「bequeath」一詞的用法精確且符合法律語境。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Bequeath"?What fixed phrases with "Bequeath" should I remember?
bequeath something to someone
bequeath [object] to [recipient]
將某物（尤指財產）遺贈給某人
bequeath a legacy
bequeath a legacy (of something)
留下（某種）遺產或影響
bequeath property
bequeath property/estate/assets
遺贈財產/地產/資產
bequeath a sum of money
bequeath a sum (of money) to
遺贈一筆錢款
bequeath a responsibility
bequeath a responsibility/problem/burden
留下責任/問題/負擔
bequeath a title
bequeath a title/position
傳下頭銜/職位
bequeath wisdom/knowledge
bequeath wisdom/knowledge/tradition
傳承智慧/知識/傳統
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Bequeath"?Which "Bequeath" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He bequeathed his son a large amount of money.
✓He bequeathed a large amount of money to his son.
「bequeath」的正確句型是「bequeath something to someone」，而非「bequeath someone something」。雖然後者在口語中偶爾出現，但在正式書寫和法律文件中應使用「to」的結構。
×I will bequeath my old laptop to you when I buy a new one.
✓I will give you my old laptop when I buy a new one.
「bequeath」特指透過遺囑在去世後留下財產或物品，不能用於在世時的贈與。在世時的給予應使用「give」、「pass on」或「hand down」。
×The ancient tradition was bequeathed from generation to generation.
✓The ancient tradition was handed down/passed on from generation to generation.
「bequeath」主要用於具體的財產、金錢或所有物。對於抽象事物如傳統、知識、問題等，更常使用「hand down」、「pass on」、「leave」或「bestow」。使用「bequeath」會顯得不自然且過於正式。
×She bequeathed her friend.
✓She made a bequest to her friend. / She left something to her friend in her will.
「bequeath」是及物動詞，必須接直接受詞（被遺贈的物品）。不能單獨使用「bequeath someone」。正確用法必須說明遺贈了「什麼」。
×My grandfather bequeathed me last year.
✓My grandfather left me an inheritance in his will last year. / My grandfather passed away last year and bequeathed his house to me.
「bequeath」描述的是遺囑中的「行為」或「條款」，而非「去世」這件事本身。句子常混淆「去世」與「遺贈」兩個概念。需要明確表達是「在遺囑中留下了什麼」。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Bequeath"?What are tense/participle forms of "Bequeath"?
bequeaths(3rd_singular)bequeathing(present_participle)bequeathed(past)bequeathed(past_participle)