patrimony /ˈpætrɪmənɪ/

• 1. 

  N-SING Someone's patrimony is the possessions that they have inherited from their father or ancestors. 祖传财产 [正式]

  例：

  I left my parents' house, relinquished my estate and my patrimony.

  我离开了父母的家，放弃了我名下的房产和祖传财产。

• 2. 

  N-SING A country's patrimony is its land, buildings, and works of art. (国家的)文物; 遗产; 包括土地、建筑、艺术品等 [正式]

  例：

  These archaeological findings are part of the national patrimony.

  这些考古发现属于国家文物。