origin

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origin /ˈorəʤən/ noun

plural origins

origin

/ˈorəʤən/

noun

plural origins

Learner's definition of ORIGIN

: the point or place where something begins or is created : the source or cause of something源头；起源；起因

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The origin of this custom/tradition is not known. = The origins of this custom/tradition are not known. [=no one knows how this custom/tradition started]这个习俗/传统的起源无人知晓。
What is the origin [=etymology] of that word?那个词的词源是什么？
The school had its origin [=the school was created] with a large gift from a donor.这所学校是用一位捐赠人的大笔礼金建造的。
The story had its origin [=originated] in the 19th century.故事源自19世纪。

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The English word “rendezvous” is French in origin. [=the English word comes from French]英语单词rendezvous源自法语。
The infection was bacterial in origin. [=the infection was caused by bacteria]这种感染是由细菌引起的。
The wine is named for its place of origin. [=the place where it was made/created]这种葡萄酒以产地命名。
The game is of recent origin. [=the game was created recently]这款游戏是最近推出的。
a disease of unknown origin [=a disease whose origin is not known]病因不明的疾病

: the place, social situation, or type of family that a person comes from出身

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Her ethnic origins are French.她祖上是法国人。
He comes from humble origins. [=he comes from a family that did not have high social status or much money]他是平民出身。