origin

1. N-COUNT You can refer to the beginning, cause, or source of something as its origin or origins. 起源; 起因

...theories about the origin of life. …有關(guān)生命起源的各種理論。

Their medical problems are basically physical in origin. 他們的疾病基本是身體上的問題造成的。

2. N-COUNT When you talk about a person's origin or origins, you are referring to the country, race, or living conditions of their parents or ancestors. 出身; 血統(tǒng)[usu poss N, also 'of/in' N]

Thomas has not forgotten his humble origins. 托馬斯沒有忘記他卑微的出身。

...people of Asian origin. …亞洲血統(tǒng)的人。