derivative

form(形式)

1. Countable(可数名词)language(语言)

   Something that is developed or obtained from an existing source.

   衍生品；派生物；派生词

   • This food additive is a derivative extracted from seaweed.

     这种食品添加剂是从海藻中提取的衍生品。

   • This new type of fuel is a derivative of petroleum.

     这种新型燃料是石油的衍生品。

   • Many medications are derivatives of natural compounds.

     许多药物都是天然化合物的衍生品。

financial(金融)

1. Countable(可数名词)finance & economics(金融与经济)specialized(专业)

   A financial contract whose value is based on the value of an underlying asset, such as stocks or bonds.

   衍生性金融商品

   • The company is a leader in the over-the-counter derivatives market.

     该公司在场外衍生性金融商品市场中处于领先地位。

   • Investors use derivatives to hedge risks and profit from price fluctuations.

     投资者使用衍生性金融商品来对冲风险并从价格波动中获利。

   • Regulators are closely monitoring the derivatives market to ensure its stability.

     监管机构正在密切监控衍生性金融商品市场以确保其稳定性。

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1. Lacking originality; taken from something already existing.

   缺乏原创性的；模仿的

   • The film's plot is quite ordinary and the plot design feels very derivative of other films.

     这部电影的剧情相当普通，情节设计感觉像是模仿其他电影。

   • The novel’s style is similar to his earlier works but lacks originality.

     这本小说的风格与他早期的作品相似，但缺乏原创性。

   • The restaurant's menu seems very derivative, with dishes commonly found at other establishments.

     这家餐厅的菜单似乎非常模仿，菜肴在其他餐厅也很常见。

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