inherit the past and inspire the future; serve as a link between past and future
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to inherit the past and usher in the future; to serve as a crucial link between previous and succeeding generations or stages
commendatoryUsed to describe a pivotal role in carrying forward traditions or accomplishments from the past and paving the way for future development. It implies great responsibility and historical significance. Has a commendatory tone.
Tā他
zài在
zhè这
mén门
xué学
kē科
de的
fā发
zhǎn展
zhōng中
qǐ起
dào到
le了
chéng承
qián前
qǐ启
hòu后
de的
guān关
jiàn键
zuò作
yòng用
。
He played a key role in the development of this discipline, inheriting the past and paving the way for the future.
Zhè这
cì次
huì会
yì议
zhǐ旨
zài在
zǒng总
jié结
guò过
qù去
jīng经
yàn验
，
guī规
huà划
wèi未
lái来
fā发
zhǎn展
，
jù具
yǒu有
chéng承
qián前
qǐ启
hòu后
de的
yì意
yì义
。
This conference aims to summarize past experiences and plan for future development, carrying significant meaning as a link between the past and the future.
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Zhè这
bù部
zhù著
zuò作
shì是
yī一
bù部
chéng承
qián前
qǐ启
hòu后
de的
xué学
shù术
jù巨
zhù著
。
This work is a monumental academic masterpiece that serves as a bridge between the past and the future.