supply
Meaning: To provide something needed; a stock of something available for use
The verb 'supply' means to provide or furnish something needed or requested. As a noun, it refers to a stock or amount of something available for use (supplies of food), or the act of providing something (water supply). In economics, 'supply and demand' is a fundamental concept. 'Supply teacher' is British for a substitute teacher.
Examples
- The company supplies equipment to schools across the country. 该公司向全国各地的学校供应设备。La empresa suministra equipos a escuelas de todo el país.その会社は全国の学校に機器を供給しています。그 회사는 전국 학교에 장비를 공급합니다.
- We need to check our supply of printer paper. 我们需要检查打印纸的库存。Necesitamos comprobar nuestro suministro de papel de impresora.プリンター用紙の在庫を確認する必要があります。프린터 용지 재고를 확인해야 합니다.
- The supply of affordable housing is limited. 经济适用房的供应有限。La oferta de viviendas asequibles es limitada.手頃な住宅の供給は限られています。저렴한 주택의 공급이 제한적입니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'soupleer', from Latin 'supplere' meaning 'to fill up, complete', from 'sub-' (up from below) + 'plere' (to fill). Related to 'supplement' and 'supple'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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