"supply" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 供应
• 提供

Definition

作名词时，指可供使用或出售的某种东西的数量。作动词时，指提供所需要的东西。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个词在商业、采购和物流中很常见。常见搭配有 'water supply', 'food supply', 'in short supply', 'supply someone with something'。不要和 'provide' 混淆：'supply' 常强调持续、实际地提供物资或商品。

Examples

We need more supplies for the art class.

我们美术课需要更多**用品**。

This store supplies fresh bread every day.

这家商店每天都**供应**新鲜面包。

Our water supply was cut off this morning.

今天早上我们的供水**供应**被切断了。

Medical masks were in short supply during the crisis.

危机期间，医用口罩**供应**短缺。

Can you supply us with a few more chairs for the meeting?

你能**给我们提供**几把椅子开会用吗？

The app is free, but they still supply ads to make money.

这个应用是免费的，但他们还是会**投放**广告来赚钱。