origin

柯林斯詞典

1. N-COUNT You can refer to the beginning, cause, or source of something as its origin or origins. 起源; 起因
...theories about the origin of life. …有關(guān)生命起源的各種理論。
Their medical problems are basically physical in origin. 他們的疾病基本是身體上的問(wèn)題造成的。
2. N-COUNT When you talk about a person's origin or origins, you are referring to the country, race, or living conditions of their parents or ancestors. 出身; 血統(tǒng)[usu poss N, also 'of/in' N]
Thomas has not forgotten his humble origins. 托馬斯沒(méi)有忘記他卑微的出身。
...people of Asian origin. …亞洲血統(tǒng)的人。