originate

• 动词，表示某事物开始、产生或从某个源头发源。

A verb used to indicate the act of beginning, starting, or coming into existence from a particular source or cause.

1. Come into existenceB2formal

   To begin to exist; to have a starting point in time or place.

   起源

   • The tradition originated in ancient Greece.
   • The idea for the project originated during a brainstorming session.
   • Many species originated in tropical regions.

   同义词appeararisebegincome into beingcommencedevelopemergematerializespring upstart

   反义词ceaseendperishstopterminatevanish

2. Create or initiateB2formal

   To bring something into being; to cause something to start.

   创造或发起

   • The scientist originated a new theory about the universe.
   • She originated the concept for the award-winning design.
   • The company originated the practice of flexible working hours.

   同义词begincreatedevelopestablishformulatefoundgenerateinitiateinstituteintroduceinventlaunchpioneerstart

   反义词abolishdestroyenderadicateterminate

3. Begin a journeyB2formal

   To start a trip or journey from a particular location.

   出发

   • The flight originates in New York and stops in London.
   • The train originates from the central station.
   • Our road trip will originate from the city of Chicago.

   同义词departembarkleaveset outstart

   反义词arriveconcludeendfinishreachstopterminate

短语动词变体originate in