承袭的英文：
adopy; follow

参考例句：

To inherit the rank of a noble
承袭爵位

He is (an) heir to his father's fine brain.
他承袭[继承]了他父亲的聪明头脑。

Fonteyn represents the best traditions of ballet.
芳廷承袭了芭蕾舞艺术的最优秀的传统.

"All this enmity and passion had Pearl inherited, by inalienable right, out of Hester's heart."
这一切仇恨和热情,都是珠儿理所当然地从海丝特心中承袭下来的。

follow是什么意思：
v. 跟着，跟随；在…之后发生；理解；接受；密切关注

mushroom follower
菌形从动件

She followed a guru for years.
她追随一位宗教老师很多年。

To use or follow as a model.
仿效，效法当作一个模范来使用或追随

To follow as a model or pattern;imitate.
模仿仿造…的样式或图案；模仿

By convention, you should follow this guideline.
所以习惯上你应该遵守这个指导原则。