| 单词 | source |
| 释义 | source —sourceful, adj. —sourcefulness, n. —sourceless, adj. /sawrs, sohrs/, n. , v. , sourced, sourcing. n. 1. any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin: Which foods are sources of calcium? 2. the beginning or place of origin of a stream or river. 3. a book, statement, person, etc., supplying information. 4. the person or business making interest or dividend payments. 5. a manufacturer or supplier. 6. Archaic. a natural spring or fountain. v.t. 7. to give or trace the source for: The research paper was not accurately sourced. The statement was sourced to the Secretary of State. 8. to find or acquire a source, esp. a supplier, for: Some of the components are now sourced in Hong Kong. v.i. 9. to contract a manufacturer or supplier: Many large companies are now sourcing overseas. 10. to seek information about or consider possible options, available personnel, or the like: a job recruiter who was merely sourcing. [1300-50; ME sours (n.) < OF sors (masc.), sourse, source (fem.), n. use of ptp. of sourdre < L surgere to spring up or forth] Syn. 1. supplier, originator. 3. authority, reference. |
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