heirloom

['ɛəlu:m]

n.传家宝, 〈法律〉动产继承物

例句与用法：

It was an ordinary vase, but to save appearances, she said it was a family heirloom.

它本来是一个普通花瓶，为了装门面，她却说它是一件传家宝。

That clock is a family heirloom.

那个座钟是祖传下来的。

详细释义：

n.[C]

1. 祖传遗物, 传家宝

She has gotten jewels and other family heirlooms.

她得到了首饰以及其它祖传遗物。

2. 【律】(随不动产转移的)动产继承物