| 单词 | resource |
| 释义 | resourceresource /ˈrisɔrs, rɪˈsɔrs/ ●●○ W3 AWL noun 1[countable] social studies, science, economics something such as land, minerals, or natural energy that exists in a country and can be used to increase its wealth: Canada’s vast mineral resources are a huge source of income. Trees are a renewable resource. Brazil is a country that is rich in natural resources.2[countable] social studies, economics the money, property, people, skills, etc. that are available to be used when needed: The police used every available resource to track down the killer. Several organizations in New Mexico have pooled their technical resources (=put together all their separate resources). The project has completely drained our resources (=used them all).3[countable] something such as a book, movie, or picture that provides information: The Internet is providing us with important new educational resources.4resources [plural] personal qualities, such as courage and determination, that you need to deal with a difficult situation: Jan relied on her inner resources to get her through that tough time.5[uncountable] the ability to deal with practical problems: He is a man of great resource. [Origin: 1600–1700 French ressource, from Old French resourdre to rise again, relieve, from Latin resurgere] → see also human resourcesCOLLOCATIONSadjectives/nouns + resourcea valuable/precious/invaluable resource California’s most precious resource is water.a scarce resource (=something there is very little of) We must not waste our scarce resources.a vital/important resource Water is perhaps the most vital resource of all.natural resources The country has always relied on coal and other natural resources.mineral resources The area is rich in mineral resources.energy resources As a small nation, the country has few energy resources of its own.a renewable resource (=one that replaces itself naturally, or is easily replaced) Trees are a renewable resource.a non-renewable resource We should reduce our use of non-renewable resources.a finite resource (=one which is limited in amount so that it will no longer exist if people continue to use it) Crude oil is a finite resource.dwindling resources (=not much left) We need to change the way we manage the Earth’s dwindling resources.an untapped resource (=one that has not yet been used) In the West, insects are an untapped resource for protein.water resources Botswana expressed concern over its dwindling water resources.oil resources The government was excited by the discovery of oil resources in the sea.a national resource High-quality agricultural land is a valuable national resource.verbsuse resources Modern products use fewer natural resources.exploit resources He exploited the mineral resources which he found under his lands.protect resources The laws are designed to protect the precious resources in our valley.manage resources (=use them in an efficient and sensible way) The government is educating local communities on how to manage the resources on their lands.tap resources (=take them from an area) Several nations are eager to tap the mineral resources of Antarctica. |
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