source

汉语翻译

n. 来源, 水源, 根源, 原始资料, 源
【计】 来源, 源程序
【医】 源
【经】 根源, 来源

词型变化：

动词过去式:sourced 过去分词:sourced 现在分词:sourcing 第三人称单数:sources 

词意辨析：

origin, source, root

这些名词均有“起源、起因、根源”之意。
origin: 侧重指事物的起源或由来，也指人的出身。
source: 本义指河流或瀑布的源头，引申指某事的来源出处，但更多指抽象事物的根源或来源。
root: 通常指事物产生的原因或根源。

英语解释：

名词 source:

1. the place where something begins, where it springs into being
   同义词：beginning, origin, root, rootage
2. a person who supplies information
   同义词：informant
3. a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to
   同义词：reference
4. a document (or organization) from which information is obtained
5. a facility where something is available
6. anything that provides inspiration for later work
   同义词：seed, germ
7. someone who originates or causes or initiates something
   同义词：generator, author
8. (technology) a process by which energy or a substance enters a system
9. anything (a person or animal or plant or substance) in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies
   同义词：reservoir

动词 source:

1. get (a product) from another country or business
2. specify the origin of

例句：

1. We shall take full advantage of our rich source of human beings.
   我们应充分利用丰富的人力资源。
2. This account provides you with a ready source of income.
   这个户头为你提供了一个现成的收入来源。
3. He's been a source of discord and worry.
   他成为不和和烦恼的根源。
4. My wages are the principal source of my income.
   薪金是我收入的主要来源。
5. The sun is the ultimate source of energy.
   太阳是能量的最基本来源。
6. Where is the source of the Rhine?
   莱茵河发源于何处？
7. The news comes from a reliable source.
   这消息来自可靠的来源。