supply noun ⇨supply (supplies of food)⇨supplies (run short of supplies)⇨in short supply⇨scarceadj.supply verb ⇨providesupply
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supply ♦︎ resource ♦︎ stock ♦︎ reserve ♦︎ pool ♦︎ hoard ♦︎ bank ♦︎ store ♦︎ arsenal ♦︎ stockpileThese are all words for an amount of sth which is available to be used when it is needed.这些词均表示供应量、储备、库存。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a supply / a stock / a reserve / a pool / a hoard / a bank / a store / an arsenal / a stockpile of sth◆to be / have sth in supply / stock◆a supply / stocks / an arsenal / a stockpile of weapons◆a supply / bank / store of information◆a supply / a stock / stores of food◆a supply / reserves / a store of water◆supplies / stocks / reserves / stockpiles of coal◆(a) vast supply / resources / stock / reserve / hoard / bank / store / arsenal / stockpile◆(a) large supply / resources / stock / reserve / hoard / store / arsenal / stockpile◆(a) dwindling supplies / resources / stocks / reserves / pool / stockpiles◆a secret supply / stock / hoard / store◆(a) food supply / stocks / reserves / store / stockpile◆weapons supplies / stocks / stores◆coal supplies / stocks / reserves◆oil / gas supplies / reserves◆to build up a supply / resources / a stock / reserves / a bank / a store / an arsenal / a stockpile◆to reduce the supply / resources / stock / reserves / pool / stores◆to use up / exhaust the supply / resources / stock / reserves / store■supply [countable] an amount of sth that is provided or available to be used供应量;储备◆The water supply is unsafe.供水不稳定。◆Supplies of food are almost exhausted.贮存的食物快吃完了。◆We cannot guarantee adequate supplies of raw materials.我们不能保证提供充足的原料。 see also supply ⇨ provideverb■resource [countable, usually plural] a supply of sth that a country, organization or person has and can use, especially to increase their wealth(国家、组织或个人所有,尤指用于增加财富的)资源,财力◆the exploitation of minerals and other natural resources矿产和其他自然资源的开发◆We do not have the resources(= money) to update our computer software.我们没有钱来更新我们的电脑软件。◆We agreed to pool our resources(= so that everyone gives sth).我们同意把资源集中起来使用。 see also human resources ⇨ staff■stock [uncountable, countable] a supply of goods that is available for sale in a shop; a supply of sth that is available to be used(商店的)现货,存货,库存;储备◆That particular model is not currently in stock.那种型号目前没货。◆I'm afraid we're temporarily out of stock.很遗憾,我们暂时脱销了。◆We don't carry a large stock of pine furniture.松木家具我们备货不多。◆I've built up a good stock of teaching materials over the years.这些年来我积累了大量教学资料。◆Food stocks are running low.贮存的食物快吃完了。 see also stock ⇨ sellverb2, stock ⇨ equipverb1, stock up ⇨ keepverb1■reserve [countable, usually plural] a supply of sth that is available to be used in the future or when it is needed储备(量);贮藏(量)◆The country is thought to have huge untapped oil and gas reserves.人们认为该国有大量未开采的石油和天然气贮藏。◆He discovered unexpected reserves of strength.他意外地发现自己还有贮存的体力。◆The report calls for reserve funds to be established.该报告呼吁建立储备金。■pool [countable] a supply of things or money that is shared by a group of people and can be used when needed(共用的)资源,资金◆There is a pool of cars used by the firm's salesmen.公司销售员有共用的车辆。◆ (BrE) a pool car共用的汽车◆The purpose of an insurance company is to provide a pool of funds from which to meet claims made by its customers.保险公司的目的是提供一笔共用的资金以满足客户的索赔需要。 see also pool ⇨ shareverb■hoard [countable] a collection of sth valuable such as money or food, especially one that sb keeps in a secret place so that other people will not find or steal it(贵重物品的)贮存,聚藏;(尤指)秘藏◆They dug up a hoard of Roman coins.他们挖出一批秘藏的古罗马硬币。◆Police have uncovered a hoard of stolen goods which may help to trace the fugitives.警方发现了一批或可以帮助追查逃犯的失窃物品。 see also hoard ⇨ keepverb1■bank [countable] an amount of sth that is collected; a place where sth is stored ready for use库存;库◆They intend to establish a bank of information which will be accessible to the public.他们打算建立一个可以让公众使用的信息库。◆a blood / sperm bank血库;精子库■store [countable] an amount or supply of sth that you have and use贮存量;储备◆her secret store of chocolate她私下里存放的巧克力◆This is vital information to add to your store of knowledge.这是很重要的信息,你有必要知道。 see also store ⇨ keepverb1■arsenalˈɑːsənl; NAmEˈɑːrsənl [countable] a collection of weapons such as guns and explosives武器储备;枪炮弹药◆The treaty requires them to reduce their nuclear arsenal by 30%.条约要求他们把核武器的数量减少30%。■stockpileˈstɒkpaɪl; NAmEˈstɑːkpaɪl [countable] a large supply of sth that is kept to be used in the future if necessary; a large supply of sth that cannot easily be used or destroyed囤聚的物资;不易使用(或销毁)的物资◆Stockpiles of coal have reached a critically low level.煤炭存量已经下降到一个非常低的程度。◆The growing stockpile of used tyres is a worldwide problem.废旧轮胎积存量的增加是一个世界性问题。 see also stockpile ⇨ keepverb1