Word · Frequency #1798
derive
从...中获得，得自
核心释义
to obtain something from a particular source
- 1.
从其他事物中获得或接收
To obtain or receive (something) from something else.
- 2.
通过推理得出结论
To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.
- 3.
找到词语的词源
To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).
- 4.
通过反应从另一物质中生成化合物
To create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction.
- 5.
起源或源自
To originate or stem (from).
- 6.
改变(水等)的流向；分流到支渠
To turn the course of (water, etc.); to divert and distribute into subordinate channels.
起源于，来自；从其他事物中获得或接收；通过推理得出结论；找到词语的词源；通过反应从另一物质中生成化合物
用法In use
Many English words derive from Latin and Greek.
用法提示：derive 在此处用作动词原形，表示“起源于”，主语是“单词”。
She derived great satisfaction from helping others.
用法提示：derived 是过去式，表示“得自”，后接“从...中”。
The company is deriving its main income from online sales.
用法提示：deriving 是现在分词，构成进行时，表示“正在获得”。
derive sth from sth
She derives great pleasure from her work.
她从工作中获得极大的快乐。
derive from sth
不及物用法，后接from短语。
The word derives from Latin.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- derive from
- 源自于，从…中得出
- Many English words derive from Latin.许多英语单词源自拉丁语。
- derive benefit from
- 从…中获益
- They derived great benefit from the training program.他们从培训项目中获益良多。
- derive pleasure from
- 从…中获得乐趣
- She derives pleasure from reading classic novels.她从阅读经典小说中获得乐趣。
- derive income from
- 从…中获得收入
- He derives a substantial income from his online business.他通过在线业务获得可观的收入。
- be derived from
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
源自‘de(得)+rive(河流)’，想象从河流获得水源，表示‘得自、起源’。
语境与语域Context & Register
Derive 通常用于较正式的书面语或学术场合，如论文、报告、科学或商业语境中，表示从某来源获得或衍生出某物。比较常见于被动语态 'be derived from'。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words rhyme with 'derive' (/-aɪv/). Beware of lookalikes like 'give' (/ɡɪv/) and 'live' (/lɪv/) where '-ive' is pronounced /-ɪv/.
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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