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词组 source
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source AC /sɔːs $ sɔːrs/ noun 1. a thing that provides somethingadjectivesa good/excellent/rich source (=a source that provides a lot of something) Milk is a good source of calcium.a useful source The internet is an extremely useful source of information.a major/important source The mines were once a major source of employment for people here.a great source In times of stress, food can be a great source of comfort.the main/primary source It started as a hobby, but now it is his main source of income.an alternative source (=that can be used instead of another) The museum is trying to find alternative sources of funding.a constant source My wife has been a constant source of support to me.a potential source The issue of land is a potential source of conflict between the two countries.an untapped source (=which exists but has not yet been used) Colleges are realizing that local businesses are a large untapped source of sponsorship.nouns + sourcean energy source We hope to see increased use of renewable energy sources.a food source Leaves from crops are an important food source for these insects.a power source (=something that produces power) Batteries are the main power source for portable electronic devices.a light source (=something that produces light) The statue is illuminated by a hidden light source.verbsuse/exploit a source We plan to exploit the huge source of mineral wealth in the region.provide a source (=be a source) Beans provide an important source of protein.prepositionsa source of sth Her friendship is a great source of comfort to me.2. a book or other publication providing informationadjectivesa primary source (=one written by people directly involved in something) It is important to look at primary sources for the facts.a secondary source (=one that comments on things written, done etc by other people) The research is mostly based on secondary sources.a biographical source (=giving information about someone’s life) The article quotes several biographical sources.an authoritative source (=which people believe gives good information) The magazine is one of the UK’s most authoritative sources of scientific information.verbsuse a source For any essay, use as wide a range of sources as possible.cite/quote a source (=mention something that another person has said or written) She quotes several reliable sources in the article.acknowledge a source (=say in your writing that you have used it) It is good practice to acknowledge all your sources.check a source I read the article and decided to check a few of its sources.3. a person who gives information to other people, for example to news reportersadjectives/nouns + sourcea reliable/credible/trusted source He was regarded by the press as a reliable source.an unnamed/anonymous source The information comes from an unnamed source.a government source There are no plans to change this policy, a government source has stated.an informed source The newspaper has an informed source inside government.a senior source (=one with an important position in an organization) According to very senior sources, what really happened at the summit was quite different.a well-placed source (=whose job or position means they have good information) A well-placed source has told the BBC that the minister is about to resign.a security source (=who works for security forces) One security source revealed that the bomber may have been a woman.diplomatic sources Diplomatic sources said that there has been little progress in the trade talks.verbsprotect a source (=not tell other people who the source is) A good journalist will always protect his or her sources.reveal/disclose/identify a source (=tell other people who the source is) She refused to identify her source.phrasessources close to sb Sources close to the minister have denied the rumour.a source is quoted as saying... One Downing Street source is quoted as saying that the prime minister is angry about recent developments.according to a source According to White House sources, the president is unlikely to change his mind.
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