Originate from Meaning in English

expression

US

ɝˈɪdʒəˌneɪt/ /ˈfɹəm

er-IJ-uh-nayt frum

UK

əɹˈɪdʒɪnˌeɪt/ /fɹˈɒm

uh-RIJ-in-ate from

释义

To come from a specific place, person, or situation, often referring to the starting point or source of something.

用法与细微差别

Used in formal and academic contexts to talk about origins. Common with countries, ideas, traditions, or objects. Often followed by a place ('originate from China'), a person ('originate from Newton'), or an era. Can use 'originate in' for broader locations ('originate in Asia').

• Spanish: proceder de - originarse en
• Portuguese (BR): originar-se de - vir de
• Portuguese (PT): originar-se de - vir de
• Chinese (Simplified): 起源于 - 出自
• Chinese (Traditional): 起源於 - 出自
• Hindi: से उत्पन्न होना - से आना
• Arabic: ينشأ من - يأتي من
• Bengali: উৎপত্তি হওয়া - উৎসর্গিত হওয়া
• Russian: происходить из - брать начало из
• Japanese: 〜に由来する - 〜から生まれる
• Vietnamese: bắt nguồn từ - xuất phát từ
• Korean: 에서 유래하다 - 에서 비롯되다
• Turkish: -den/dan gelmek - köken almak
• Urdu: سے ماخوذ ہونا - سے شروع ہونا
• Indonesian: berasal dari - berasal

例句

These customs originate from ancient times.

basic

The word 'tea' originates from China.

basic

This dish originates from Italy.

basic

Where does your family originate from?

natural

The tradition originates from an old local legend.

natural

Many English words originate from Latin.

natural