Related to word: hand
片語動詞
to deliver an official ruling, often in a judicial context.
The judge will hand down the ruling on the suspect next Friday.
The school decided to hand down punishments to those students who broke the rules.
In this case, the district court is set to hand down its verdict.
to pass an item to a younger family member, either because it is no longer needed or you wish them to have it.
My grandmother handed down this old pearl necklace to my mother, and then she handed it down to me.
They plan to hand down the family heirloom to the next generation to preserve its history.
This book was handed down by my dad, and it contains many precious memories.
to convey traditions from older generations to younger ones.
Every year, they hand down family traditions during the holidays to let the younger generation understand their roots.
Cultural values must be handed down to maintain continuity in society.
These stories have been handed down through generations, becoming a part of the culture.