| 释义 |
prov·e·nance /ˈprɒvənəns/
n.
1. 起源，来源，出处
a word of French provenance 源出法语的词
a group of terrorists of unknown provenance 一伙来历不明的恐怖分子
Gunpowder has been recognized to be of Chinese provenance. 火药被公认是中国发明的。
2. (艺术品、手稿、珍本书等的)历史，由来和发展
If I knew the provenance of the manuscript, I might be able to understand it better. 假如我知道这手稿的历史，我也许能更好地理解它。
[Fr < provenir < L prōvenīre to originate <PRO-¹ + venīre to come] |