1 (often used in the plural 常使用复数形式) the point from which sth starts; the cause of sth 起源;来源;由来;起因:
This particular tradition has its origins in Wales.这个特别的传统起源于威尔士。Many English words are of Latin origin.很多英语词语都源于拉丁语。
2 (often used in the plural 常使用复数形式) the country, race, culture, etc that a person comes from 原籍;血统;出身:
people of African origin非洲血统的人