source

[sɔ:s]

n.来源, 发源地, 原始资料
v.从...获得

n.[C]

1. (河的)源头; 水源

Do you know the source of Amazon River?

你知道亚马逊河的源头吗?

2. 根源; 来源[(+of)]

They are required to publish the sources of their campaign funds.

他们必须公布自己竞选经费的来源。

3. 提供消息(或证据)者; 消息(或证据)来源[P1]

The news comes from a reliable source.

这消息来自一位可靠人士。

4. 出处; 原始资料[P1]

The library has quantities of reference sources.

该图书馆藏有大量可供参考的原始资料。

vt.

(从特定来源)获得(商品、零件)

They sourced the spoke nuts from our company.

他们的轮辐螺帽是从我们公司来的。

vi.

从其他公司、国家购得零件、材料等; 开源

They are sourcing from abroad in order to save money.

为了省钱, 他们的材料、零件从国外开源。

词形变化

动词过去式: sourced | 动词过去分词: sourced | 动词现在分词: sourcing | 动词第三人称单数: sources |

词义辨析

同义:

n.根源; 来源

origin  beginning  derivation  root  

同义参见:

connection  original  occasion  root  conception  basis  well  fountain  seat  seed  parent  

英英释义

名词 source:

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

同义词：beginning, origin, root, rootage

a person who supplies information

同义词：informant

a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to

同义词：reference

a document (or organization) from which information is obtained

a facility where something is available

anything that provides inspiration for later work

同义词：seed, germ

someone who originates or causes or initiates something

同义词：generator, author

(technology) a process by which energy or a substance enters a system

anything (a person or animal or plant or substance) in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies

同义词：reservoir

动词 source:

get (a product) from another country or business

specify the origin of

补充

sourcesource英:[sɔ:s] 美:[sɔrs, sors]n.1.河流的源头, 发源地Where is the source of the Nile?尼罗河发源于何处?2.来源, 出处3.原因This faulty connection is the source of the engine trouble.这种错误的连接法是引擎出毛病的原因。4.提供资料者, 资料来源I've heard from a reliable source that company is running very badly.我已从一位可靠人士那儿获悉, 这家公司经营得非常糟糕。

例句

1. one of the world's main sources of uranium世界主要的铀产地之一 2. Renewable sources of energy must be used where practical.必须在可行的地方使用可再生能源。 3. a major source of income主要的收入来源 4. Caviar should be packed at source.鱼子酱甫一加工完毕即应予以包装。 5. Switch off the gas at source.将煤气总阀关掉。 6. This gave me a clue as to the source of the problem.这给了我找寻问题原因的线索。 7. 13% gave bad housing as their main source of worry.有13%的人认为住房条件糟糕是最让他们烦心的事。 8. the source of the Nile尼罗河的发源地 9. I have it from a reliable source that the factory will close.我有可靠消息这家工厂会关闭。 10. Military sources say the boat was heading south at high speed.军方消息说这条船正快速向南行驶。 11. We always try to source our ingredients locally.我们总是尽量从当地获取原料。 12. furniture sourced from all over the world产自世界各地的家具 13. The statement was sourced to the Secretary of State.那个声明已提供给了(美国)国务卿。 14. Some of the components are now sourced in Hongkong.现在有些组件是由香港提供的。 15. to source for information寻求信息来源 16. Many large companies are now sourcing overseas.现在很多大公司都向海外寻求制造商了。 17. the source of the Nile.尼罗河的源头。 18. military sources announced a reduction in strategic nuclear weapons.军方消息人士宣布减少战略核武器。 19. each type of coffee is sourced from one country.每一种咖啡都来自某一个国家。 20. she was called upon to source a supply of carpet.她被要求寻找地毯供应的来源。 21. reduction of pollution at source.在源头上减少污染。 22. your pension contribution will be deducted at source.你的养老金部分将被直接扣除。 23. This word has its source in Greek.这个词源于希腊语。 24. The television is a great source of entertainment.电视是一种重要的娱乐。 25. Police have refused to reveal the source of their information.警方拒绝透露消息来源。 26. The college had its own power source.学院有自身的供电来源。 27. a water source = a source of water水源 28. She has been a great source of strength to me.她一直是我强大的力量源泉。 29. His job is the family's main source of income.他的工作是家里的主要收入来源。 30. The delays are a source of concern.多次拖延引起了担忧。 31. The team's bad play has been a source of disappointment.球队糟糕的表现造成了球迷的失望。 32. A government source spoke to the press today.政府消息人士今天向媒体发表了讲话。 33. The reporter has refused to reveal his sources.记者拒绝透露他的信息来源。 34. "According to one source, the program will not cost a lot."据消息人士透露，这个项目不会耗资太大。 35. information from various intelligence sources来自各个情报来源的信息 36. print sources刊印物 37. a reference source参考源 38. the source of the Nile尼罗河发源地