"derivative" in Chinese (Traditional)
衍生物導數 (數學)
Definition
衍生物是指由其他事物產生的東西。在數學上,導數是描述函數隨自變量變化的變化率。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
“Derivative” 除了在數學上是“導數”,在文藝作品等語境下表示缺乏原創性,有貶義。非數學語境稱某物為 derivative ,通常指模仿、缺乏新意。
Examples
This movie feels derivative of older science fiction films.
這部電影感覺像是舊科幻電影的**衍生物**。
A derivative in math shows how fast something is changing.
在數學上,**導數**顯示一個東西改變的速度。
Vanilla is a derivative of the vanilla orchid.
香草是香草蘭的**衍生物**。
Some critics think the new album is too derivative and lacks originality.
有些評論家認為新專輯太**缺乏創意**,只是其他作品的**衍生物**。
Economists often use the derivative to analyze trends over time.
經濟學家常用**導數**來分析長期趨勢。
The dish tasted nice, but it was pretty derivative of French cuisine.
這道菜味道不錯,但很**像法國菜的衍生物**。