由…起源 take as a starting-point, source or origin from
derive from sth
The word derives from French.
這個詞來自法語。
English derives in the main from the common Germanic stock.
英語主要源于日耳曼語系。
His popularity derives from his easiness.
他討人喜歡是由于他為人隨和。
derive sth from sb/sth/v-ing
We can derive great pleasure from our studies.
我們可以從讀書研究中獲得極大的樂趣。
He derived his enthusiasm for literature from his father.
他對文學的愛好是受他父親的影響。
A scholar derives knowledge from reading.
學者讀書獲得知識。
Many English words are derived from Latin and Greek.
英語很多詞源自于拉丁文和希臘文。