| 单词 | resource |
| 释义 | resource resource /; ; AmE ; / noun, verb
■ noun
NATURAL RESOURCE
1 [C, usually pl.] a supply of sth such as money, labour, etc. that an organization or a person has and can use: We do not have the resources (= money) to update our computer software. We need to allocate available resources more effectively. More companies are pooling resources (= each company is giving sth) in order to win big contracts. The company plans to focus resources on its core brands. Time is a finite resource (= it is limited).
❖ to have/lack resources ◆ to pool/share resources ◆ to allocate/manage/use resources ◆ capital/cash/financial/technical resources ◆ limited/scarce resources
2 (Economics ) [C, usually pl.] a supply of sth such as oil, gas, land, minerals, etc. that a country has and can use, especially to increase their wealth: South Africa's natural resources The priority was to develop fresh water resources. We hope to increase resource and energy productivity.
❖ to be rich in/have/lack resources ◆ to develop/manage/use resources
3 [C] something that can be used to help achieve an aim, especially a book, software, etc. that provides information: The database is a unique online resource. Time is your most valuable resource, especially in examinations. The library has a new business resource centre.
■ verb [+ obj] (usually be resourced)
to provide sth with the money, equipment, labour, etc. that is needed: You might be competing with several other companies who are better resourced than you. The IT department is under-resourced (= does not have enough of sth such as money). The foundation is resourced by the government. |
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