from
/frɒm/ · /frʌm/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #30 in the learning path
从；来自
Definitions
prep. showing where someone or something starts or originates
从；来自
prep. showing what causes something
由于；因为
prep. showing separation, difference, or distance
与……不同；离
Example
This postcard came from my cousin in the mountains.
这张明信片是住在山区的表亲寄来的。
Students from rural communities may face additional barriers when applying to universities in major cities.
来自农村社区的学生申请大城市的大学时，可能面临额外障碍。
Collocations
- from time to time
- suffer from
- different from
- from start to finish
Usage tip
from表示起点，常与表示终点的to搭配。
FAQ
- What does from mean?
- showing where someone or something starts or originates showing what causes something showing separation, difference, or distance
- How is from pronounced?
- UK /frɒm/, US /frʌm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
