resource
Definitions
A supply of money, materials, staff, or other assets that can be drawn on to function or achieve a goal.
资源；财力、物力、人力等储备。
Something useful that provides information or help.
可利用的资料，参考资源。
To provide something with the money, staff, or equipment it needs.
为……提供资源（资金、人员或设备）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre- (again) + source (spring) = 'a spring you can return to.' A resource is a source you draw on repeatedly: natural resources, human resources, financial resources. The mental leap is from a spring that keeps flowing to a supply you can keep tapping.
Root source still carries 6 more wordsUsage Guide
Stress can shift: the noun is often RE-source (AmE) or ri-SORS (BrE); the verb 'to resource' is ri-SORS. Frequently plural (resources) when meaning assets in general: allocate resources, limited resources. 'Resourced' as a participle adjective means 'supplied with what's needed' (well-resourced).
Example Sentences
- 1.
The country is rich in natural resources like oil and timber.
- 2.
Time is our most limited resource on this project.
- 3.
The new hospital is well resourced and fully staffed.