What does originate mean?

to begin or come from a particular place or situation to create or introduce something new

How is originate pronounced?

UK /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/, US /əˈrɪdʒəneɪt/.

/əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/ · /əˈrɪdʒəneɪt/

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起源；源自

v. to begin or come from a particular place or situation

起源；源自

v. to create or introduce something new

创立；首创

This recipe originated in a small coastal village.

这道菜的做法起源于一个沿海小村庄。

Many environmental problems originate from patterns of consumption rather than a lack of available technology.

许多环境问题源于消费模式，而非缺乏可用技术。

表示起源常接in或from；不要误当作航行出发。

What does originate mean?: to begin or come from a particular place or situation to create or introduce something new
How is originate pronounced?: UK /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/, US /əˈrɪdʒəneɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.