offshoot

名词 offshoot:

1. a natural consequence of development
   同义词：outgrowth, branch, offset

1. Freely producing buds or offshoots, especially from unusual places, as shoots from flowers or fruits from fruits.
   增生的无限制地产生花蕾或萌蘖枝条的，尤指从不常见的地方，比如从花朵中长出枝条或从果实中长出果实
2. An offshoot of the family settled down on the island in the eighteenth century.
   这个家族的一支旁系於十八世纪在那个岛上定居下来。

off.shoot

n.（名词）
Something that branches out or derives its existence or origin from a particular source.See Synonyms at branch
衍生物：来源于特别的出处或由一特别的来源分支衍生而来的物体参见 branch
A branch, descendant, or member of a family or social group.
旁支：家族或社会团体的支系、后裔或成员
Botany A lateral shoot from the main stem of a plant.
【植物学】 分枝：植株的主茎上长出的侧枝