"derivation" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 派生
• 起源

Definition

派生是指从某个来源获得某物的过程，也指某物的起源，尤其用于谈论词语的历史或演变。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

该词多用于语言学讨论词源（如“word derivation”），也用在数学或科学表示推导过程。属于正式学术用语，不要与“derivative”（导数，衍生品）混淆。

Examples

The derivation of the word 'biology' comes from Greek.

“biología”一词的**派生**来自希腊语。

Can you explain the derivation of this formula?

你能解释这个公式的**推导**吗？

The derivation of 'happiness' is from 'happy'.

“happiness”的**派生**来自“happy”。

Understanding the derivation makes word learning much easier.

理解**派生**可以让记忆单词变得容易得多。

His explanation of the derivation was really detailed.

他对**派生**的解释非常详细。

The derivation of this tradition is still a mystery.

这种传统的**起源**仍然是个谜。