derive
[dɪ`raɪv]
v. 來自、起源於;從……中獲得
Many of the author's stories derive from popular folk tales.
這位作家的許多故事都源自於流行的民間故事。
The economist discussed the tendency of wealth to collect in the hands of a few.
經濟學家討論了財富集中在少數人手中的趨勢。
Peter's daughter studied hard to become a physicist.
彼得的女兒努力唸書要成為物理學家。
Harry came up with an extraordinarily simple solution to the problem.
哈利想出了一個非常簡單的方法來解決這個問題。
I haven't retained much of what I learned in college.
我沒記得多少在大學學到的知識。
Working fewer hours would vastly improve Evan's quality of life.
工作時數減少將大幅改善伊凡的生活品質。
There are several significant disadvantages to the plan you proposed.
你提出的計畫有好幾個顯著的不利因素。