Derivative
01
导数, 微分
the rate at which a function changes with respect to its independent variable
例子
Calculating the derivative of a position function yields the velocity function, describing the rate of change of position with respect to time.
计算位置函数的导数可以得到速度函数，描述位置随时间的变化率。
The derivative of a revenue function provides the marginal revenue, indicating the additional revenue gained from selling one more unit.
收入函数的导数提供了边际收入，表示通过多销售一个单位获得的额外收入。
02
派生词, 衍生词
(in linguistics) a word that is developed from another word or base
例子
The word " happiness " is a derivative of " happy. "
“幸福”这个词是“快乐”的派生词。
Many English words are derivatives of Latin terms.
许多英语单词是拉丁术语的派生词。
03
衍生品, 衍生工具
a financial contract whose value depends on the price or performance of another asset, such as stocks, bonds, or commodities
例子
The company used derivatives to minimize the impact of fluctuating raw material costs.
该公司使用衍生品来最小化原材料成本波动的影响。
Traders buy and sell derivatives to speculate on the future value of assets.
交易者买卖衍生品以投机资产的未来价值。
04
衍生物, 派生物质
a substance that is derived or obtained from another substance
例子
The derivative of the plant was used for medicinal purposes.
植物的衍生物被用于药用目的。
The chemical derivative showed enhanced properties.
化学衍生物显示出增强的特性。
derivative
例子
The novel was criticized for its derivative plot and characters.
这部小说因其衍生的情节和角色而受到批评。
Her design was too derivative, echoing popular trends from the past.
她的设计太衍生了，模仿了过去流行的趋势。
02
衍生的, 衍生性的
(of a product) having a value determined by an underlying asset or variable
例子
Equity-based derivative products change in value as stock prices rise or fall.
基于股票的衍生产品随着股票价格的上涨或下跌而变化。
The trader specialized in derivative products tied to oil prices.
该交易员专门从事与石油价格挂钩的衍生产品。
