Source Meaning in English
word
/ˈsɔɹs/
sors
/sˈɔːs/
saws
释义
A source is the place, person, or thing that something comes from. It can also mean the original document, speaker, or evidence that gives information.
用法与细微差别
Very common in news, research, and everyday English. Common collocations include 'reliable source', 'main source', 'energy source', and 'source of information'. Don't confuse it with 'sauce', which is pronounced the same in many accents.
Spanish: fuente - origenPortuguese (BR): fonte - origemPortuguese (PT): fonte - origemChinese (Simplified): 来源 - 源头Chinese (Traditional): 來源 - 源頭Hindi: स्रोत - मूलArabic: مصدر - أصلBengali: উৎস - সূত্রRussian: источникJapanese: 源Vietnamese: nguồnKorean: 출처 - 원천Turkish: kaynakUrdu: ذریعہIndonesian: sumber
例句
The sun is our main source of light.
basic
This book is a good source of information.
basic
We need to find the source of the water leak.
basic
According to a source close to the company, layoffs are coming next month.
natural
Can you send me the original source for that quote?
natural
Social media is not always the best source for accurate news.
natural