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source1 /sɔːs $ sɔːrs/ ●●● S2 W1 AWL noun [countableC]   → sauce
1  COME FROM/ORIGINATEa thing, place, activity etc that you get something from 来源，出处
 They get their money from various sources.
他们从各种途径弄到钱。
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 Beans are a very good source of protein.
豆类是很好的蛋白质来源。
 For me, music is a great source of enjoyment.
对我来说，音乐是快乐的重要源泉。
at source British EnglishBrE
 Is your pension taxed at source (=before it is paid to you)?
你的养老金是发放时扣税吗？
2  CAUSEthe cause of something, especially a problem, or the place where it starts 〔某事，尤指问题的〕原因，根源，起源
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 We’ve found the source of the trouble.
我们已找出故障的原因。
 The recent name change has been the source of some confusion.
最近的更名造成了一些混乱。
3  TCNINFORMATIONa person, book, or document that supplies you with information 提供消息者；资料来源
 List all your sources at the end of your essay.
在论文末尾列出你所有资料的出处。
 I’ve heard from reliable sources that the company is in trouble.
我从可靠的消息来源获知，那家公司遇上了麻烦。
4. SGthe place where a stream or river starts 〔溪流的〕发源地，源头 → mouth
5. technical source code 源（代）码
 COLLOCATIONS
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + source
a good/excellent/rich source (=a source that provides a lot of something) 很好的/丰富的来源
Milk is a good source of calcium.
牛奶是很好的钙质来源。
a useful source 有用的来源
People said television was their most useful source of local information.
人们说,电视是他们获取当地信息最有用的来源。
a major/important source 重要来源
The lead mines were once a major source of employment for the islanders.
这些铅矿一度是岛上居民重要的就业来源。
a great source 极大的来源
In times of stress, food can be a great source of comfort.
在有压力的时候,食物可以成为极大的安慰。
the main/primary source 主要来源
It started as a hobby, but now it is his main source of income.
开始那是个爱好,但现在是他主要的收入来源。
an alternative source 其他的来源
The university is exploring alternative funding sources.
学校正在寻求其他的经费来源。
an energy source 能量来源
We hope to see increased usage of renewable energy sources.
我们期望看到对再生能源更多的利用。
a food source 食物来源
nSlugs attack potatoes in late summer, when other food sources are disappearing.
a power source (=something that produces power) 动力来源
nFirst, you need to turn off the power source.
a light source (=something that produces light) 光源
nThe statue is illuminated by a hidden light source.
Examples from the Corpus
source• Take action immediately to rectify the problem at source.• Most Americans rely on television as their chief source of information.• The money comes from countless sources.• The sun is perhaps the least expensive energy source we have.• These discouraging factors combine to compel a search for cheaper and environmentally safer energy sources.• Beans and lentils are a very good source of protein.• In the case of an electric shock, turn the power off at its source.• Our source informed us that there was a possibility of another attack the following week, possibly in the central London area.• This is the largest recorded source of radioactive effluent in the world.• The tank's losing water, but we can't find the source of the leak.• Some Christians would say the Gospel is not the source or proof of what happened.• When they visited the Pipers' home they recognized the source of John's description in every detail.• The close correlation between the data obtained from these two sources suggests that recall error is unlikely to be a confounding factor.• The sound came from an unknown source, far away in the distance.• All of your sources have to be listed at the end of the paper.
source of• Richard's learning disability was a source of embarrassment for him.• Milk is a very good source of calcium.• Money is often a major source of tension for married couples.• Her waitress job is the family's only source of income.
reliable sources• There are few available and reliable sources.
source2 AWL verb [transitiveT] technical  
1  if goods are sourced from a particular place, they are obtained from that place 从…获得；来自…
source from
 Fish for the restaurant is sourced daily from British ports.
这家餐馆的鱼是每天从英国的港口运来的。
 locally sourced milk
产自本地的牛奶
2  FIND OUTto find out where something can be obtained 找出…的来源；找…的货源
 We might be able to source the parts.
也许我们能找出哪里可以买到这些零部件。
From Longman Business Dictionary
sourcesource1 /sɔːssɔːrs/ noun
1[countableC, uncountableU] a thing, place, activity etc that you get something from
They get their money from various sources.
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Tourism in the area is a slowly-growing source of revenue, helped by the development of air transport networks.
2[countableC] the cause of something, especially a problem, or the place where it starts
source of
The cuts are a source of concern to all of us.
The source of the problem is the inferior quality of our labour supply.
3[countableC] a person, book, document etc that supplies you with information
Industry sources say that Chrysler is planning to increase production.
At the end of your dissertation, please list your sources, including websites.
4at sourceTAX if tax is taken off your income at source, it is taken before you get any income
Tax deducted at source from certain investment income is reclaimable by non-taxpayers.
sourcesource2 verb [transitiveT]
if a company sources materials, parts etc from a particular place, it obtains them from there
Components will be sourced from Polish producers.
→ see also outsource
—sourcing noun [uncountableU]
Local sourcing would be cheaper than importing parts.
Origin source1
(1300-1400) Old French sourse, from sourdre “to rise, spring out”, from Latin surgere; → SURGE1
source1 noun →COLLOCATIONS1source2 verb
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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。
IELTS BNC: 633 COCA: 597
source

noun

source ♦︎ cause ♦︎ origin ♦︎ root ♦︎ starting point ♦︎ beginningsThese are all words for the point that sth starts from. 这些词均表示来源、起源、起因。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆(a) common source / cause / origin / roots / starting point◆a possible / natural source / cause / origin / starting point◆the real source / cause / origin / roots / beginnings◆the true / obscure source / cause / origin / beginnings◆a / an known / unknown source / cause / origin◆to have a source / a cause / origins / roots / a starting point / beginnings◆to identify the source / cause / origin / starting point / beginnings of sth◆to find the source / cause / origin / root / starting point of sth◆to locate / discover / investigate / trace the source / cause / origin / roots of sth■ source [countable] a place, person or thing that you get sth from 来源；出处◆We need to obtain more energy from renewable sources.我们需要从可再生资源中获取更多能源。◆Your local library will be a useful source of information.你们当地的图书馆将是很好的资料来源。◆The tiny window was the only source of light.那扇小窗户是唯一的光源。■ cause [countable] the thing or person that makes sth happen 原因；起因◆Unemployment is a major cause of poverty.失业是贫困的主要原因。◆There was discussion about the fire and its likely cause.对那场火灾及其可能的起因有过讨论。◆He died of natural causes.他是自然死亡的。  see also cause ⇨ cause verb ■ origin [countable, uncountable] ( origins [plural]) (especially written) the point from which sth starts; the first or early ideas, signs or stages of sth 起源；源头；原始阶段◆The origin of the word remains obscure.该词的来源尚不清楚。◆Most coughs are viral in origin (= caused by a virus).咳嗽大多是由病毒引发的。◆Bottles are labelled by country of origin.那些瓶子上贴有原产国标签。◆The TV series examines the origins of life on earth.这个电视系列节目探究地球上生命的起源。◆This particular custom has its origins in Wales.这种特殊风俗起源于威尔士。■ root [countable] (especially written) the main cause of sth, such as a problem or difficult situation; the origin or basis of sth （问题、困境等的）根源；起源；根基◆We have to get to the root of the problem.我们必须找到问题的根源。◆What lies at the root of his troubles is a sense of insecurity.他的一切忧虑源于一种不安全感。◆What would you say was the root cause of the problem?你认为问题的根本原因是什么？◆The two languages share a common root.这两种语言同源。◆Flamenco has its roots in Arabic music.弗拉门科舞曲起源于阿拉伯音乐。NOTE 辨析 Origins or root?In some cases you can use either word. 在有些情况下这两个词可以通用◆The custom has its origins / roots in Wales.这种风俗起源于威尔士。Both words can mean 'cause' but in slightly different ways: use root to talk about the cause of a problem. 二者都可表示原因、起因，但用法稍有区别。root指问题的起因◆We have to get to the origin of the problem. Use origin to talk about when, where and how sth started. * origin指某事在何时、何地及如何开始◆the origin of life / species / the universe生命／物种／宇宙的起源◆the roots of life/species/the universe The word roots can often suggest an emotional or cultural attachment; the word origins is more scientific. It is usual to talk about sb's social origins (= the social class they came from and the jobs their parents did) but their cultural roots (= the beliefs and customs of people in the family or place that they came from). * roots常有感情或文化色彩，origins则更具科学性。通常说某人的social origins（社会出身），但说他们的cultural roots（文化根源）。   see also origin , roots ⇨ family 3 ■ ˈstarting point [countable] a thing, idea or set of facts that can be used to begin a discussion or process （讨论或过程的）起点，基础◆The TV documentary served as a useful starting point for our discussion.这部电视纪录片成了我们讨论的有益起点。◆They reached the same conclusion from different starting points.他们的结论殊途同归。ⓘ Starting point is often used after positive adjectives such as convenient, good, suitable and useful. * starting point常用在有积极意义的形容词后面，如convenient、good、suitable和useful。■ beginnings [plural] (especially written) the first or early ideas, signs or stages of sth 原始构想；初始阶段◆Did democracy have its beginnings in ancient Greece?民主制度创始于古希腊吗？◆From these small beginnings it grew into the vast company we know today.这公司从这些小本生意起步，发展成为我们今天所知道的大公司。ⓘ Beginnings is usually used in the phrase sth had its beginnings in... or to describe how sth has changed from beginnings that were humble, modest, simple or small. * beginnings通常用在短语sth had its beginnings in ...中，或用humble、modest、simple或small修饰，表示事物如何发展起来。
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