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noun · A2 · often · UK/US
source
source
Meaning of source
English
the place where something comes from
中文
事物产生或得来的地方
Pronunciation
British English
/sɔːs/
American English
/sɔrs/
source with Chinese translation
source usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
Please tell me the source of this news.
请告诉我这个消息的来源。
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
The source of this water is clear.
这水的来源很清楚。
source synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between source, origin, root, cause, and beginnings
ENWe are studying the origin of the tradition.
ENMoney is often the root of the problem.
Advanced: broader words
C
🇬🇧English
cause
What makes something happen; only about events.
very often
ENThe police are trying to find the cause of the fire.
B
🇬🇧English
beginnings
The early stages of something.
B1rare word
ENThe book describes the beginnings of the movement.
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Questions about this word
What does source mean?
the place where something comes from
How do you pronounce source?
source is pronounced [sɔːs].
How is source used in a sentence?
请告诉我这个消息的来源。 Translation: Please tell me the source of this news.
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