source
Meaning: The origin or cause of something; a place where something comes from
The noun 'source' refers to where something originates. It can be a physical place (source of a river), a person providing information (reliable source), or an origin of something abstract (source of income). As a verb, 'to source' means to obtain something from a particular place, especially in business contexts.
Examples
- We need to find the source of the problem. 我们需要找到问题的根源。Necesitamos encontrar la fuente del problema.問題の原因を見つける必要があります。문제의 원인을 찾아야 합니다.
- The journalist refused to reveal her sources. 记者拒绝透露她的消息来源。La periodista se negó a revelar sus fuentes.そのジャーナリストは情報源を明かすことを拒否しました。그 기자는 정보원을 밝히기를 거부했습니다.
- Vegetables are a good source of vitamins. 蔬菜是维生素的良好来源。Las verduras son una buena fuente de vitaminas.野菜はビタミンの良い供給源です。채소는 비타민의 좋은 공급원입니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'sourse', past participle of 'sourdre' meaning 'to rise' or 'to spring', from Latin 'surgere'. Originally referred to the spring or fountainhead where a river begins.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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