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    origin 的英语意思

    originorigin /ˈɒrɪdʒɪn $ ˈɔː-, ˈɑː-/ noun [countable, uncountable] 查看全部语言翻译1 (also origins [plural]) the place or situation in which something begins to exist某事物开始存在的地点或情境origin of a new theory to explain the origins of the universe一种解释宇宙起源的新理论in origin Most coughs are viral in origin.大多数咳嗽起源于病毒感染。 The word is French in origin.这个词源于法语。 The tradition has its origins in the Middle Ages.这一传统起源于中世纪。 old folk tales of unknown origin来源不明的古老民间故事country/place of origin (=where something came from)(=某物的来源地) All meat should be clearly labelled with its country of origin.所有肉类均应清楚标明其原产国。 see thesaurus at beginning2 (also origins) [plural] the country, race, or type of family which someone comes from某人所来自的国家、种族或家庭背景extractionof French/German/Asian etc origin Two thirds of the pupils are of Asian origin.三分之二的学生具有亚裔背景。 The form asks for information about the person’s ethnic origin.表格要求填写当事人的民族背景信息。 Immigrants rarely return to their country of origin.移民很少返回其原籍国。 She never forgot her humble origins.她从未忘记自己卑微的出身。COLLOCATIONS词语搭配adjectives形容词a common origin (=a place or situation in which different things all started to exist)· It may be that all life on Earth has a common origin.· 地球上所有生命或许拥有共同的起源。of recent origin (=having started to exist only a short time ago)· This particular theory is of very recent origin.· 这一特定理论出现的时间极为近期。of unknown origin (=used to say that no one knows where, when, or how something started)· an ancient folk tale of unknown origin· 来源不明的古老民间故事of doubtful origin (=unknown and possibly suspicious)· The fire was still being treated as of doubtful origin.· 这场火灾的起因仍被认定为存疑。something’s historical/geographical/political etc origins· This type of story has its historical origins in eighteenth century gothic novels.· 这类故事的历史渊源在于十八世纪的哥特式小说。· the geographical origins of the plant· 这种植物的地理起源verbs动词have its origin in something (=begin to exist)· The ceremony has its origins in medieval times.· 这一仪式起源于中世纪。trace its origins to something (=used to say that something can find evidence that it began to exist at a particular time or in a particular place)· The Roman Catholic Church traces its origins back to the 4th century.· 罗马天主教会将其起源追溯至4世纪。trace the origin of something (=find where, when etc something began to exist)· It’s difficult to trace the origin of some words.· 追溯某些词语的起源颇为困难。owe its origins to something (=used to explain how something began to exist)· a government which owes its origins to revolution· 一个起源于革命的政府something’s origins lie in something (=something comes from a particular place or or develops from a particular situation)· a grape whose origins lie in northern Italy· 一种起源于意大利北部的葡萄· The technique’s origins lie in the popular arts of the time.· 这一技艺的起源在于当时的民间艺术。something’s origins go back to something (=used to say when or how something began)· The school’s origins go back to the 12th century.· 这所学校的历史渊源可追溯至12世纪。investigate the origin of something (=try to find out where, when etc something began to exist)· researchers investigating the origin of AIDS· 调查艾滋病起源的研究人员phrase短语the country/place of origin (=the country or place where something is made or produced)· The rugs are somewhat cheaper in their country of origin.· 这些地毯在原产国售价略低。THESAURUS同义词辨析where something comes from某物的来源origin/origins the place or situation in which something begins to exist某事物开始存在的地点或情境: · the origins of the conflict in the Middle East· 中东冲突的根源· The book explains the origin of words.· 这本书解释了词语的起源。· Her disability is genetic in origin.· 她的残疾起源于遗传因素。source the thing, place etc that you get something from获取某物的事物、地点等: · They get their money from various sources.· 他们从多种来源获取资金。· Beans are a good source of protein.· 豆类是蛋白质的良好来源。root the rootof a problem is the main cause. The roots of something are the things that it was originally based on问题的根源(root)是主要原因;某事物的根源(roots)是其最初所基于的事物: · Allergies are at the root of a lot of health problems.· 过敏是许多健康问题的根源。· At the root of the crisis was a shortage of hard cash.· 这场危机的根源是现金短缺。· They want a return to the roots of Christianity.· 他们希望回归基督教的根源。· Reggae has its roots in a range of different musical styles.· 雷鬼音乐的根源在于多种不同的音乐风格。the birthplace of something the place where something first started to exist某事物最初存在的地方: · New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz.· 新奥尔良是爵士乐的发源地。· Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee· 埃塞俄比亚,咖啡的发源地the cradle of something the place where something important first started – used mainly in the following phrases某重要事物最初兴起的地方——主要用于以下短语: · Ancient Athens is considered to be the cradle of democracy.· 古雅典被认为是民主制度的摇篮。· Baghdad was the cradle of civilization.· 巴格达曾是文明的摇篮。starting point an idea, suggestion etc from which a discussion, process, or project can develop讨论、过程或项目得以发展的想法、建议等: · His paper provided an excellent starting point for discussion.· 他的论文为讨论提供了极好的出发点。to come from something or somewhere来自某物或某处come from something to have developed from something that existed before从之前存在的事物发展而来: · The word origami comes from the Japanese ori (folding) and kami (paper).· "origami"一词源自日语"ori"(折叠)和"kami"(纸)。· Where did the idea for the book come from?· 这本书的创意从何而来?be based on something to use something else as the basis以其他事物为基础: · The film is based on a traditional Chinese story.· 这部影片改编自一个中国传统故事。· She later wrote a book based on her experiences in Africa.· 她后来根据自己在非洲的经历写了一本书。originate to come from a particular place, group, or situation, especially one that existed a long time ago. Originate is more formal than come from来自某一特定地方、群体或情境,尤指很久以前就存在的。originate 比 come from 更正式: · The jewellery probably originates from Egypt.· 这批珠宝可能起源于埃及。· Genes also tell us that native Americans originated from a small group of migrants who crossed the Bering land bridge from Siberia.· 基因还告诉我们,美洲原住民起源于一小群从西伯利亚穿越白令陆桥的移民。· Christmas pudding is thought to have originated from a type of medieval porridge, which was made of meat, dried fruit, nuts, sugar and spices.· 圣诞布丁据认为起源于一种中世纪粥食,由肉类、干果、坚果、糖和香料制成。be founded on something to develop from an idea or belief从某一思想或信念发展而来: · Our system of government is founded on the principle of democracy.· 我们的政治体制建立在民主原则之上。derive from something/be derived from something to come from something, especially by means of a long or complicated process – often used about words coming from another language来源于某事物,尤指经由漫长或复杂的过程——常用于描述词语源自另一种语言: · Much of the English language is derived from Latin.· 英语中有大量词汇源于拉丁语。· Many drugs are derived from plants.· 许多药物来源于植物。have its origins/roots in something to develop from something that existed long ago从很久以前存在的事物发展而来: · Halloween has its origins in an ancient Celtic festival.· 万圣节起源于古老的凯尔特节日。· Modern country and Western music has its roots in the folk songs of the rural south.· 现代乡村和西部音乐的根源在于美国南部乡村的民间歌谣。go back to something to come from a particular past time or event or from something that existed a long time ago源自某一特定的过去时期或事件,或源自很久以前存在的事物: · Our friendship goes back to our freshman year in college.· 我们的友谊可以追溯到大学一年级。· The college goes back to the Middle Ages.· 这所学院的历史可追溯至中世纪。