“传位”常见的英文表达是 “pass on the throne” 或 “abdicate the throne (to someone)”(更侧重于主动让位给某人),具体使用可根据语境选择:
“pass on the throne”:强调将王位、帝位等传承下去,常带有世代更替、权力交接的意味。例如:
The emperor decided to pass on the throne to his eldest son.(皇帝决定将皇位传给他的长子。)
“abdicate the throne (to someone)”:侧重于君主主动放弃王位,并可指明让位对象。例如:
The king abdicated the throne to his younger brother.(国王将王位让给了他的弟弟 。)