origin
含义: The beginning or source of something
Origin refers to the beginning or source of something, or where someone or something comes from. 'Country of origin' indicates where a product was made. The adjective 'original' means first or earliest, while 'originally' is the adverb.
例句
- The word has its origin in ancient Greek. 这个词起源于古希腊语。La palabra tiene su origen en el griego antiguo.その言葉は古代ギリシャ語に起源があります。그 단어는 고대 그리스어에 기원을 두고 있습니다.
- Please state your country of origin. 请注明您的原籍国。Por favor indique su país de origen.出身国を記入してください。출신 국가를 기재해 주십시오.
- What's the origin of this custom? 这个习俗的起源是什么?¿Cuál es el origen de esta costumbre?この習慣の起源は何ですか?이 관습의 기원은 무엇인가요?
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用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Latin 'originem' meaning 'beginning, source, birth', from 'oriri' (to rise, arise), from Proto-Indo-European 'er-' (to set in motion). Related to 'orient' (the rising sun in the east) and 'original'.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
From Latin 'origo' meaning 'rise, beginning, source,' from 'oriri' (to rise). Related words include 'orient' (originally meaning the east, where the sun rises) and 'abortion' (from a prevented rising/birth).
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