origins

The origins of the story are lost in the mists of time .

这个故事的起源由于年代久远而变得模糊不清。

This particular custom has its origins in Wales .

这一特殊风俗起源于威尔士。

Living conditions are vastly different from those pertaining in their country of origin .

生活条件与他们祖国大不相同。

He was born around 1650 but his origins remain obscure .

他生于1650年前后，但身世不详。

The origin of the word remains obscure .

该词的来源尚不清楚。

The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated by scientists .

关于宇宙起源问题，科学家仍进行着激烈辩论。

They are forced to return to their country of origin .

他们被迫返回出生国。

Rocks can be classified according to their mode of origin

可以根据岩石的成因对其进行分类。

Their medical problems are basically physical in origin

他们的病症主要是由于身体原因引起的。

There are some areas of wetland which are of ancient origin .

有一些湿地在古代就形成了。

The precise details of the origins of life remain hidden .

生命起源的确切详情仍是个谜。

They talked about the competing theories of the origin of life .

他们讨论了几种相互矛盾的生命起源理论。

If it 's possible , track the rumour back to its origin

如果可能，应追查谣言的源头。

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。

We have experimental and observational evidence concerning things which happened before and after the origin of life .

有关生命起源前后发生了什么，我们通过实验和观察得出了一些证据。

Most of the thickeners are of plant origin .

大部分增稠剂来源于植物。

The origin of the custom is obscure

这一习俗的起源鲜为人知。

He is still the butt of cruel jokes about his humble origins .

他仍然因出身低微而被人无情嘲笑。

The singing of Christmas carols is a custom derived from early dance routines of pagan origin

唱圣诞颂歌的风俗源自异教徒早期的舞蹈仪式。

Thomas has not forgotten his humble origins .

托马斯没有忘记自己卑微的出身。

He acknowledged that Mr Taylor 's colour and ethnic origins were utterly irrelevant in the circumstances .

他承认在这种情况下泰勒先生的肤色和种族出身完全无关紧要。

The origins of bull-riding , which serves no practical purpose , are murkier .

骑牛赛没有实际意义，其起源比较令人费解。

We may now be able to get a much better idea of the true age of the universe , and solve one of the deepest questions of our origins .

现在，我们也许能够更加清楚地了解宇宙生成的年代，并且解答关于人类起源最为深奥的问题之一。

People of different racial origins lived together in that region .

不同种族背景的人曾共同生活在那一地区。

He was not ashamed of his lowly / humble origins .

他并不以自己出身低微为耻。

The origin of this nation is wrapped in profound mystery .

这个国家的起源似乎奥秘莫测。

One must not forget his origin , now that he is appointed to the leading post .

当了领导干部可不能忘本。

This truck is of unknown origin .

这辆卡车来历不明。

The fire is of suspicious origin .

这场火灾起因可疑。

It has an origin lost in the mists of antiquity .

由于年代久远，其渊源已无法考证。