derive 的用法及固定搭配

derive

下面每组里的两句意思相同,第二句里的用法比较新:

  • This idiom is derived from an ancient custom.
    This idiom derives from an ancient custom.
  • The English word 'tea’is derived from the Chinese word 茶
    The English word 'tea’derives from the Chinese word 茶
  • Many English words are derived from Greek and Latin.
    Many English words derive from Greek and Latin.