derivative

di'rivәtiv
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英文释义

n. a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound
n. (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word
s. resulting from or employing derivation

中文翻译

a. 引出的, 派生的
n. 引出之物, 派生物, 衍生字

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记忆技巧

derivative 可拆分为词根 deriv-(来源)和后缀 -ative(形容词后缀,表示具有什么性质的)。理解为“来源于某物的”,即“衍生的”。

例句

1. The derivative of a function shows how the function changes at any point.
函数的导数表示函数在任何一点上的变化情况。
2. In finance, a derivative is a contract whose value is based on the performance of an underlying asset.
在金融中,衍生品是其价值基于基础资产表现的合同。
3. Understanding derivatives is important for advanced mathematics and physics.
理解导数对高等数学和物理学是很重要的。

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