1N-COUNT [usually with poss, oft in/ofN]起源;来源;起因;由来 You can refer to the beginning, cause, or source of something as its origin or origins . 起源;来源;起因;由来
...theories about the origin of life.
有关生命起源的各种理论
The disorder in military policy had its origins in Truman's first term.
军事政策的混乱可追溯到杜鲁门的第一届任期。
Their medical problems are basically physical in origin.
2N-COUNT [usually poss NOUN, oft of/inN]出身;身世;血统 When you talk about a person's origin or origins, you are referring to the country, race, or social class of their parents or ancestors. 出身;身世;血统
Thomas has not forgotten his humble origins.
托马斯没有忘记自己卑微的出身。
...people of Asian origin.
亚裔民众
They are forced to return to their country of origin.