| 释义 |
de·duce
\də̇ˈd(y)üs, dēˈ-\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin deducere, literally, to lead away, from de from, away + ducere to lead — more at de-, tow (pull)
1. : to trace the course or descent of
< deduce the history of the wool trade >
< deduce their lineage >
2. : to derive by logical process : infer: as
a. : to draw (a conclusion) necessarily from given premises : construct
< deduce a logical result >
b. : to infer (something) about a particular case from a general principle that holds of all such cases
3. archaic
a. : bring, conduct, convey
< deduce blood to the tissues >
b. : to lead or send out (a colony)
4. : to prove (title to property) by preparing and exhibiting the abstract of title
Synonyms: see infer |