1510s, "serving as an organ or instrument," from Latin organicus, from Greek organikos "of or pertaining to an organ, serving as instruments or engines," from organon "instrument" (see organ). Sense of "from organized living beings" is first recorded 1778 (earlier this sense was in organical, mid-15c.). Meaning "free from pesticides and fertilizers" first attested 1942. Organic chemistry is attested from 1831.
权威例句
1. Today's organic wine producer is typically a small, quality-conscious family concern.
现今的有机葡萄酒生产商一般是注重品质的小型家族企业.
2. Organic food is unadulterated food produced without artificial chemicals or pesticides.
有机食品是未使用人工化学制剂和杀虫剂的纯净食品。
3. The Oxford Chemistry Primers aim to cover important topics in organic chemistry.
《牛津化学初级读本》丛书旨在论述有机化学中的重要问题。
4. The government most assuredly does believe in organic farming.
政府确实坚信有机耕作切实可行。
5. Incorporating organic material into chalky soils will reduce the alkalinity.