source
/sɔːs/ · /sɔːrs/
CEFR level B1Topic EducationWord #2585 in the learning path
来源；源头
Definitions
n. A place, person, or thing that something comes from.
来源；源头
n. A person or document that provides information.
资料来源；消息来源
v. To find and obtain something from a particular supplier.
寻找并获取
Example
We followed the stream uphill to find its source.
我们沿着小溪向山上走，寻找它的源头。
Researchers should compare several independent sources before drawing conclusions about the effects of social media.
研究人员在对社交媒体的影响下结论之前，应比较多个独立的资料来源。
Collocations
- a source of income
- a reliable source
- source materials locally
Synonyms
- origin
Usage tip
来源常用source of；作动词可用source…from…。
FAQ
- What does source mean?
- A place, person, or thing that something comes from. A person or document that provides information. To find and obtain something from a particular supplier.
- How is source pronounced?
- UK /sɔːs/, US /sɔːrs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
