Word · Frequency #1798
deriving
从...中获得，得自
deriving is the present participle of derive.
to obtain something from a particular source
- 1.
To obtain or receive (something) from something else.
从其他事物中获得或接收
- 2.
To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.
通过推理得出结论
- 3.
To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).
找到词语的词源
- 4.
To create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction.
通过反应从另一物质中生成化合物
- 5.
To originate or stem (from).
起源或源自
- 6.
To turn the course of (water, etc.); to divert and distribute into subordinate channels.
改变(水等)的流向；分流到支渠
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
In use
Many English words derive from Latin and Greek.
She derived great satisfaction from helping others.
The company is deriving its main income from online sales.
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.
这个词源自拉丁语。
be derived from sth
被动结构，表示来源。
This medicine is derived from a plant.
这种药是从一种植物中提取的。
Connections
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
- 由…衍生而来，取自
- This compound is derived from natural plant extracts.这种化合物衍生自天然植物提取物。
Idioms & figurative uses
Learner notes
Memory Tip
源自‘de(得)+rive(河流)’，想象从河流获得水源，表示‘得自、起源’。
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'。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words rhyme with 'derive' (/-aɪv/). Beware of lookalikes like 'give' (/ɡɪv/) and 'live' (/lɪv/) where '-ive' is pronounced /-ɪv/.
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。
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。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.