originate

动词

1. 1

   起源、发源、源自

   The custom originated in a small fishing village centuries ago.

   这项习俗几个世纪前起源于一座小渔村。

2. 2

   发起、创始、首创

   She originated the idea of free lunches for all students.

   为全校学生提供免费午餐的构想是她发起的。

3. 3

   始发、由⋯出发多指交通工具

   This train originates in the capital and stops at six cities.

   这班列车由首都始发，沿途停靠六个城市。