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derivation

英 [derɪ'veɪʃ(ə)n] 美['dɛrə'veʃən]
  • n. 引出;来历;词源;派生词

英英释意


1. the source from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues);
"he prefers shoes of Italian derivation"
2. (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
3. a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions
4. (descriptive linguistics) the process whereby new words are formed from existing words or bases by affixation: `singer' from `sing'; `undo' from `do'
5. inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
6. drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body
7. drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation

双语例句


1. a word of Greek derivation
由希腊语派生的词

来自《权威词典》

2. The custom is of Scottish derivation.
这风俗起源于苏格兰.

来自《简明英汉词典》

3. The derivation of its name is obscure.
其名字的由来鲜为人知。

来自辞典例句

4. The word is of old French derivation.
该词源于古法语。

来自辞典例句

5. Our derivation of the chain rule contains one flaw.
我们推导链式法则的过程中有一个漏洞.

来自辞典例句