derive background

derive

/dəˈɹaɪv/

Illustration derive - Image 1

verb

获得，取得，源于

To obtain or receive (something) from something else.

Examples :

"The students derived their knowledge about the Roman Empire from the textbook. "

学生们从课本中获得了关于罗马帝国的知识。

science business economy essential toefl

Illustration derive - Image 1

verb

推导，推论，演绎

To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.

Examples :

"From the clues in the text, we can derive the conclusion that the author is worried about the upcoming exam. "

从文章的线索中，我们可以推断出作者很担心即将到来的考试。

logic philosophy theory essential toefl

Illustration derive - Image 1

Illustration derive - Image 2

verb

推导，导出。

To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).

Examples :

"The student derived the etymology of the word "optimistic" from a dictionary. "

那个学生从词典里推导出了“optimistic”这个词的词源。

language linguistics word writing essential toefl

Illustration derive - Image 1

verb

衍生，推导。

To create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction.

Examples :

"Scientists derived a new type of fertilizer from seaweed. "

科学家们从海藻中衍生出了一种新型肥料。

chemistry compound substance science essential toefl

Illustration derive - Image 1

Illustration derive - Image 2

verb

源于，起源于。

To originate or stem (from).

Examples :

"The children's enthusiasm for learning derives from their supportive parents. "

孩子们对学习的热情源于他们支持型的父母。

language linguistics history essential toefl

Illustration derive - Image 1

verb

引流，导流

To turn the course of (water, etc.); to divert and distribute into subordinate channels.

Examples :

"The irrigation system derives the river's water into smaller canals to water the crops. "

灌溉系统将河水引流到较小的沟渠里，用来浇灌庄稼。

utility agriculture environment essential toefl