derive

US /dɪˈraɪv/
UK /dɪˈraɪv/
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1.

獲得, 起源於

obtain something from (a specified source)

:
Many English words are derived from Latin.
許多英語單詞源自拉丁語。
He derived great pleasure from painting.
他從繪畫中獲得了極大的樂趣。
2.

推導, 源自

base a concept or theory on (an existing concept or theory)

:
The theory was derived from extensive research.
該理論源於廣泛的研究。
His conclusions are derived from careful analysis of the data.
他的結論源於對數據的仔細分析。