derive [dɪ'raɪv] verb derive sth from sth ADVANCED ■to get something from something else 从…中得到,从…中获得•The institute derives all its money from foreign investments.该机构的资金均来自海外投资。 •She derives great pleasure/satisfaction from playing the violin.拉小提琴能给她得到极大乐趣/满足。 [dɪ'raɪv] verb Phrasal Verbs [often passive] derive from sth ■to come from something 来自于,源自•The English word 'olive' is derived from the Latin word 'oliva'.英语的 olive 一词源自拉丁语中的 oliva。 |