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originate

英[ə'rɪdʒɪneɪt;ɒ-] 美[ə'rɪdʒɪnet]
  • vt. 引起;创作
  • vi. 发源;发生;起航

英英释意


1. come into existence; take on form or shape;
"A new religious movement originated in that country"
"a love that sprang up from friendship"
"the idea for the book grew out of a short story"
"An interesting phenomenon uprose"
2. bring into being;
"He initiated a new program"
"Start a foundation"
3. begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.;
"The flight originates in Calcutta"