1. | 起源;源头;起因the point from which sth starts; the cause of sth |
the origins of life on earth 地球上生命的起源 | |
Most coughs are viral in origin(= caused by a virus) . 咳嗽大多是由病毒引发的。 | |
The origin of the word remains obscure. 该词的来源尚不清楚。 | |
This particular custom has its origins in Wales. 这一特殊风俗起源于威尔士。 |
2. | 出身;来历a person's social and family background |
She has risen from humble origins to immense wealth. 她出身卑微,终成巨富。 | |
children of various ethnic origins 各族裔的儿童 | |
people of German origin 德裔民众 | |
a person's country of origin(= where they were born) 某人的出生国 |