单词 | derive |
释义 | derive —derivable, adj. —deriver, n. /di ruyv"/, v. , derived, deriving. v.t. 1. to receive or obtain from a source or origin (usually fol. by from). 2. to trace from a source or origin. 3. to reach or obtain by reasoning; deduce; infer. 4. Chem. to produce or obtain (a substance) from another. v.i. 5. to come from a source or origin; originate (often fol. by from). [1350-1400; ME diriven, deriven to flow, draw from, spring < AF, OF deriver < L derivare to lead off, equiv. to de- DE- + riv(us) a stream + -are inf. suffix] Syn. 1. gain, attain, glean, gather, reap, net. |
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