supplier
/səˈplaɪə/ · /səˈplaɪər/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #5158 in the learning path
供应商；供应者
Definitions
n. a person or company that provides goods or services
供应商；供应者
Example
Our bakery gets fresh flour from a local supplier.
我们面包店从一家本地供应商那里购买新鲜面粉。
Businesses should assess each supplier carefully to ensure that materials are produced under fair working conditions.
企业应仔细评估每一家供应商，确保原材料在公平的劳动条件下生产。
Collocations
- local supplier
- reliable supplier
- energy supplier
- major supplier
Word family
- supply (v.)
- supply (n.)
Synonyms
- provider
Usage tip
supplier of后接所供物品；supply为其动词形式。
FAQ
- What does supplier mean?
- a person or company that provides goods or services
- How is supplier pronounced?
- UK /səˈplaɪə/, US /səˈplaɪər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
