a supply of things or money that is shared by a group of people and can be used when needed 共享的资源（或资金）◆Corporate clients gained access to huge pools of capital. 公司客户获得了使用巨额资金的权利。◆a pool of cars used by the firm's sales force 公司销售人员共享的车辆◆a pool car 共享车
a group of people available for work 备用人员◆The country has a large pool of cheap labour. 这个国家有一大批廉价後备劳动力。◆There is a limited pool of people who have the right qualifications for the job. 完全有资格做这项工作的後备人员十分有限。