supply

• 名词，指可供使用的储备或数量，也指提供所需之物的行为。

A noun referring to a stock or quantity of something that is available for use, or the act of providing something that is needed.

1. Stock or quantityB1formal

   An amount of something that is available for use.

   供应量

   • The store has a large supply of winter coats.
   • We need to order a new supply of paper for the printer.
   • The water supply was cut off during the storm.

   同义词cachehoardinventoryprovisionreservereservoirstockstore

2. Economic conceptB2formal

   The total amount of a good or service that is available for purchase.

   供给

   • The law of supply and demand determines prices.
   • An increase in supply usually leads to lower prices.
   • The supply of oil has been disrupted by the conflict.

   同义词inventoryquantitystock

   反义词demand

3. Provisions or necessitiesB1formal

   Essential items or goods needed for a particular purpose.

   补给品

   • The hikers packed enough supplies for a week.
   • Medical supplies were rushed to the disaster zone.
   • The army requires a steady supply of food and ammunition.

• 动词，表示提供或供应某物给某人或某事物，即给予所需的东西或使可获得。

A verb used to indicate the act of providing or making something available to someone or something.

1. Provide or furnishB1formal

   To make something available to someone; to give what is needed.

   供应

   • The company supplies office equipment to local businesses.
   • We need to supply the team with enough food for the trip.
   • The river supplies water to the entire region.

   同义词endowequipfurnishgiveoutfitprovidepurveystock

   反义词denydeprivewithdrawwithhold

2. Fulfill a needB1formal

   To satisfy a requirement or demand by providing necessary items.

   供应

   • The warehouse supplies parts for the factory.
   • Farmers supply fresh vegetables to the market.
   • The generator supplies electricity during power outages.

   同义词accommodatecaterequipfurnishgivemeetoutfitprovideprovisionstock

   反义词denydeprivewithhold