Definitions
v. to provide something that someone needs
供应；提供
n. the provision or available amount of something needed
供应；供应量
n. essential items kept or provided for use
必需品；物资
Example
A nearby farm supplies fresh eggs to our shop.
附近一家农场给我们的商店供应新鲜鸡蛋。
Cities must secure a reliable water supply as population growth and climate change place increasing pressure on resources.
随着人口增长和气候变化给资源带来越来越大的压力，城市必须确保可靠的供水。
Collocations
- supply someone with something
- water supply
- supply and demand
- medical supplies
Word family
- supplier (n.)
- resupply (v.)
Synonyms
- provide
Usage tip
supply A with B＝supply B to A；物资常用supplies。
FAQ
- What does supply mean?
- to provide something that someone needs the provision or available amount of something needed essential items kept or provided for use
- How is supply pronounced?
- UK /səˈplaɪ/, US /səˈplaɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
