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IELTS BNC: 633 COCA: 597

source

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
source /ˈsoɚs/ noun
plural sources
source
/ˈsoɚs/
noun
plural sources
Learner's definition of SOURCE
[count]
1 
: someone or something that provides what is wanted or needed来源；出处
2 
: the cause of something (such as a problem)缘由 — usually + of
3 
: a person, book, etc., that gives information消息人士；信息来源
4 
: the beginning of a stream or river of water河流源头；发源地
IELTS BNC: 633 COCA: 597

source

1 of 3

noun

ˈsȯrs How to pronounce source (audio)
1
a
: a generative force : cause
b(1)
: a point of origin or procurement : beginning
(2)
: one that initiates : author
also : prototype, model
(3)
: one that supplies information
2
a
: the point of origin of a stream of water : fountainhead
b
archaic : spring, fount
3
: a firsthand document or primary reference work
4
: an electrode in a field-effect transistor that supplies the charge carriers for current flow compare drain, gate
sourceless
ˈsȯrs-ləs How to pronounce source (audio)
adjective

source

2 of 3

verb

sourced; sourcing

transitive verb

1
: to specify the source of (something, such as quoted material)
2
: to obtain from a source
metals sourced from abroad

source

3 of 3

adjective

: of, relating to, or being source code
a source file

Synonyms

Noun

Choose the Right Synonym for source

origin, source, inception, root mean the point at which something begins its course or existence.

origin applies to the things or persons from which something is ultimately derived and often to the causes operating before the thing itself comes into being.

an investigation into the origin of baseball

source applies more often to the point where something springs into being.

the source of the Nile
the source of recurrent trouble

inception stresses the beginning of something without implying causes.

the business has been a success since its inception

root suggests a first, ultimate, or fundamental source often not easily discerned.

the real root of the violence

Example Sentences

Noun The college had its own power source. She has been a great source of strength to me. His job is the family's main source of income. A government source spoke to the press today. The reporter has refused to reveal his sources. According to one source, the program will not cost a lot. information from various intelligence sources See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
According to Kensington Palace, William invited Harry and Meghan to join him and Kate at the Windsor gates, while another source added that security didn't expect both couples at the walkabout. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Another major source of uncertainty concerns the refrigerants that make heat pumps work. David Meyer, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 For Zatko, the inquiries have been another source of anxiety in a dizzying period that has thrust him into an intense spotlight. Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2022 These resource centers help people seeking access to long-term care services and are another potential source of assistance for older adults. Judith Graham, CBS News, 12 Sep. 2022 To pay rent, residents may be required to have a job or another source of income, such as Social Security disability or a voucher. Blake Apgar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 These resource centers help people seeking access to long-term care services and are another potential source of assistance for older adults. Judith Graham, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 Lido Finance, another prominent source of validators, didn’t respond to multiple requests for comment. Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2022 Days later, another source goes dark for hours, then replies to say they’d been arrested for a different action in the city. Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2022
Verb
The new line will source water from a third straw that the Southern Nevada Water Authority built following a severe drop in lake levels in the early 2000s. Brittany Peterson, ajc, 17 Sep. 2022 But those networks proved fragile, first during the pandemic and then as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with companies struggling to source their goods amid factory and port shutdowns. Keith Bradsher, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 German brands, Japanese brands, and American brands likely all source their grape flavorings, for example, from the same vendors. Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 31 Aug. 2022 Fish and meat eaters can source frozen or canned seafood, lean cuts of chicken, turkey, beef and pork. Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2022 Journalists can source from subject matter experts, and readers can be wary of stories with overly emotional language. Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Aug. 2022 Senior housing developers and property management companies with which the firm works are especially intrigued by programs and concepts that allow buildings to source energy and water as independently as possible. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 28 June 2022 Days later, Chinese officials publicly chastised Intel for asking suppliers not to source goods from the region. WSJ, 2 Jan. 2022 Previous deals have laid out plans for GM to source raw minerals to finished components from suppliers in the U.S. and Canada. Paul A. Eisenstein, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2021
Adjective
For example, throughout Daughter there’s persistent use of non-source music, (a theme from Bela Bartok’s Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta). Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 Having a multi-source strategy in place and several suppliers supporting the same supply base in different regions is always a smart move. Mahesh Nandyala, Forbes, 25 July 2022 The journey towards this new initiative was filled with legal and political drama, though the ultimate result codifies the multi-cloud, multi-source strategy. Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021 Survey results show that 73% of respondents are likely to co-source critical activities with the next 24 months. Rose Celestin, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English sours, from Anglo-French surse spring, source, from past participle of surdre to rise, spring forth, from Latin surgere — more at surge

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1957, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of source was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing source
IELTS BNC: 633 COCA: 597
source

noun¹

 1where you get sth from出處ADJECTIVE | VERB + SOURCE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤excellent, fertile, good, great, lucrative, reliable, rich, valuable絕好的來源；豐富的源泉；不錯的來源；賺錢的渠道；可靠的來源；寶貴的源泉◇a fertile source of ideas豐富的思想源泉◇a lucrative source of income頗為豐厚的收入來源◇a rich source of vitamins豐富的維生素源➤important, large, main, major, principal重要來源；主要來源▸➤cheap廉價來源◇a cheap source of protein蛋白質的廉價來源➤external, foreign, outside外部來源◇Do you have any foreign sources of income?你有外部的收入來源嗎？➤independent獨立來源◇an independent source of funding獨立的資金來源➤only, single唯一來源◇The only source of light was the fire.唯一的光源就是火。➤additional, alternative, different, new, other額外的來源；其他可選的來源；不同的來源；新的來源；其他的來源◇We need to look for alternative sources of energy.我們需要尋找其他可替代能源。◇to develop new sources of revenue開發新的收入來源➤same相同的來源➤likely, potential可能的／潛在的來源◇a potential source of conflict引發衝突的潛在因素➤unexpected出乎意料的來源➤constant持續的來源◇a constant source of irritation一直以來令人惱火的原因➤natural自然資源▸➤renewable, sustainable可再生／可持續資源◇The town obtains all its energy from renewable sources.這座城市的所有能源都是可再生的。➤energy, food, fuel, heat, light, power, protein, water能源；食物源；燃料來源；熱源；光源；電源；蛋白質源；水源➤funding, revenue資金／收入來源VERB + SOURCE➤be, constitute, prove, provide是來源；構成來源；證明是來源；提供來源◇The census constitutes the principal source of official statistics.人口普查是官方統計數字的主要來源。◇These crustaceans provide a valuable food source for some fish.這些甲殼動物是某些魚類重要的食物來源。➤exploit, tap, tap into, use (as)開源；使用（⋯作為）來源◇The government hopes to tap new sources of employment in the area of health.政府希望在衞生領域開拓新的就業崗位。➤find, identify, locate找到來源；確定來源◇We tried to locate the source of the sound.我們試圖查明聲音是從哪兒發出來的。PREPOSITION➤at source (BrE) 在源頭◇Is your salary taxed at source (= by your employer)?你拿到的是稅後薪水嗎？➤source of⋯的來源◇a source of income / revenue收入／稅收來源◇a source of inspiration / strength靈感的／力量的源泉◇a source of energy / food / light能源；食物源；光源PHRASES➤a variety of sources各種來源◇The research was funded from a wide variety of sources.這項研究的資金源自各方。
source

noun²

 2person, book, etc. that gives information提供信息的人或書ADJECTIVE | VERB + SOURCE | SOURCE + VERB | SOURCE + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤invaluable, useful, valuable寶貴的資料來源；有用的資料來源▸➤authoritative, informed, reliable, reputable權威的消息來源；消息靈通人士；可靠的消息來源▸➤unreliable不可靠的消息來源▸➤original原始的資料來源▸➤independent獨立的消息來源▸➤anonymous, confidential, unnamed匿名的／秘密的／無名的消息來源◇his refusal to reveal the identity of a confidential source他拒絕透露秘密消息提供者的身分➤primary, secondary原始／二手資料➤multiple, several, various多種／幾種／不同來源◇The evidence is corroborated by multiple sources.多種消息源都證實了這一證據。➤published出版的資料▸➤biographical, documentary, historical, literary, written傳記／文件／歷史／文學／文字資料➤media, news媒體／新聞資料▸➤diplomatic, government, intelligence, military, official, police外交界／政府／情報部門／軍方／官方／警方消息人士◇Intelligence sources report a build-up of troops just inside the border.來自情報部門的消息報告說緊挨邊境內側有軍隊在集結。➤data, information數據／信息資料VERB + SOURCE➤use (as)使用（⋯作為）資料▸➤cite, quote引用資料◇Researchers try to quote primary sources wherever possible.研究人員盡可能地引用原始資料。➤disclose, identify, name, reveal透露消息來源；指出消息來源；說出消息來源◇The police refused to reveal the source of their information.警方拒絕透露信息的來源。➤protect保護消息來源SOURCE + VERB➤claim sth, describe sth, disclose sth, indicate sth, report sth, reveal sth, say sth, suggest sth, tell sb sth消息人士聲稱⋯／描述⋯／透露⋯／表示⋯／報告⋯／披露⋯／說道⋯／暗示⋯／告訴某人⋯◇Government sources indicated that a compromise might be reached.政府內的消息人士表示有可能達成和解。◇One source said: 'We are angry at the way we have been treated.'一位消息人士說道：“我們對受到這樣的對待感到憤怒。”➤deny sth消息人士否認⋯SOURCE + NOUN➤material原始資料PREPOSITION➤according to sources根據消息來源◇According to informed sources, a takeover bid is planned for next month.據消息靈通人士透露，計劃下個月會採取收購行動。➤source of⋯的資料來源◇The press room was a valuable source of information for journalists.新聞中心是記者們獲取信息的重要來源。◇Do you know the source of this rumour / rumor?你知道這個傳聞是從哪兒來的嗎？PHRASES➤sources close to sb與某人關係密切的消息人士◇Sources close to the player claim he won't be entering this year's championship.與該選手關係密切的消息人士稱他不會參加今年的錦標賽。

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