| 单词 | supply |
| 释义 | supply —supply /səˈplaɪ/ noun F0 [C or U] an amount of something that is available for use: » Whenever she goes out with her baby, she always takes a large supply of baby food with her.» In London, demand for cheap housing far outstrips supply (= what is provided).Thesaurus+: ↑Giving, providing and supplyingsupplies B2 [plural]F0 food or other things necessary for living: » The refugees are urgently in need of food and medical supplies.Thesaurus+: ↑Important and essential things , ↑Information and messagesB2 an amount of something available: » Extensive mining has reduced the supplies of coal in the area.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving, providing and supplyingthe gas, electricity, etc. supplyF0 the system used for supplying gas, electricity, etc. to people: » Someone has turned off the electricity supply.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving, providing and supplyingin short supplyF0 describes a situation in which there is little of something available: » Strawberries are in short supply at the moment.Thesaurus+: ↑Scarce, inadequate and not enough , ↑Lacking thingsWord Builder:–Nouns: supplier, supply–Verbs: supplyCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. an abundant/ample/big/plentiful supply (of sth)» With its abundant supplies of seafood, exotic fruit, and herbs and spices, the island is famous for its excellent restaurants.-lu. continuous/endless/inexhaustible/steady/unlimited supply (of sth)» The meal consisted of five courses and a seemingly endless supply of wine.-lu. an adequate/good supply (of sth)» Some excellent restaurants and an adequate supply of hostels and hotels, makes this a lovely place to stay.-lu. a dwindling/limited supply (of sth)» Dwindling supplies of fish have caused tension between the two countries.-lu. fresh supplies (of sth)» Fresh supplies of food and water had to be brought in.-lu. basic/essential /vital supplies» You can buy basic supplies in the village but you'll have to travel to the nearest town for anything else.–Types-lu. emergency/food/humanitarian/medical/relief supplies» Helicopters are flying emergency supplies of food and medicine to victims of yesterday's earthquake.-lu. air /blood/oxygen supply» Breathing in smoke reduces the oxygen supply to the brain.-lu. energy/fuel/gas/electricity/oil/power/water supply» A virus in the city's water supply caused several deaths.-lu. money supply» A country's money supply is all the money that can be used to buy goods and services in that country.–Verbs-lu. outstrip supply» Despite the large number of hotels, demand can outstrip supply in July and especially August.-lu. airdrop/deliver/replenish supplies» They airdropped supplies of food and medicine.-lu. cut off supplies» The war cut off food supplies.–Nouns-lu. a supply chain/line/route» Once their supply lines and escape route had been cut off, the rebel army forced to surrender.-lu. supply and demand» The price of gold is determined by supply and demand.–Prepositions-lu. a supply of sth» You should take a good supply of bandages, plasters and cotton wool with you.–Phrases-lu. in short supply» The report concluded that highly-skilled workers are in short supply.• • • Extra Examples:» The water supply is being tested for contamination .» The clinic provides a free supply of contraceptives on request.» The world's supply of agricultural land is shrinking fast.» If this bill is not paid within five days, your gas supply will be cut off.» He seems to think that I have an endless supply of money.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for supply ► B2 to provide something that is wanted or needed, often in large quantities and over a long period of time: » Electrical power is supplied by underground cables.» Three people have been arrested for supplying arms to the terrorists.» The company has supplied the royal family (= provided them with something they need) for years.» At the beginning of term, students are supplied with a list of books that they are expected to read.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving, providing and supplyingWord Builder:–Nouns: supplier, supply–Verbs: supply• • • Extra Examples:» A healthy diet should supply all necessary vitamins and minerals.» We supply systems for clients on the Pacific rim.» The proposed tidal barrage would generate enough electricity to supply between 60 000 and 80 000 homes.» All information supplied will be treated confidentially.» All our electric shavers are supplied with a free travel pouch. |
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