supplier
Meaning: A person or company that provides goods or services
A supplier is a person, company, or organisation that provides goods or services to another business or customer. Suppliers form an essential part of the supply chain, delivering raw materials, products, or components needed for production or resale. The term is commonly used in business contexts to describe vendor relationships.
Examples
- We need to find a new supplier for our packaging materials. 我们需要为包装材料找一个新的供应商。Necesitamos encontrar un nuevo proveedor para nuestros materiales de embalaje.包装材料の新しい供給業者を見つける必要があります。포장 자재의 새로운 공급업체를 찾아야 합니다.
- The supplier confirmed that our order will arrive next week. 供应商确认我们的订单下周到货。El proveedor confirmó que nuestro pedido llegará la próxima semana.供給業者は注文品が来週届くと確認しました。공급업체가 주문품이 다음 주에 도착할 것이라고 확인했습니다.
- They've been our main supplier for over ten years. 他们已经是我们十多年的主要供应商了。Han sido nuestro principal proveedor durante más de diez años.彼らは10年以上にわたって私たちの主要なサプライヤーです。그들은 10년 넘게 우리의 주요 공급업체였습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From 'supply' + '-er'. 'Supply' comes from Old French 'souplier' meaning 'to fill up, complete', from Latin 'supplere' (to fill up, make full), from 'sub-' (up from below) + 'plere' (to fill). Related to 'supplement' and 'complete'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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