B2 noun ニュートラル

resource

/rɪˈsɔːrs/

A resource is a supply of assets, materials, or information that can be drawn upon to achieve a goal or function effectively. In a broader sense, it can refer to natural substances, financial means, or personal qualities like skill and intelligence.

例文

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1

The internet is an incredible resource for learning new skills at home.

The web is a very helpful source for teaching yourself new things.

2

The government must manage its natural resources sustainably to protect the environment.

The state needs to handle its environmental assets carefully for future protection.

3

If you're stuck on the homework, that website is a lifesaver resource.

If you can't do the work, that site is an extremely helpful tool.

語族

名詞
resource
Verb
resource
副詞
resourcefully
形容詞
resourceful
関連
resourcefulness
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'RE-SOURCE' as something you can go back to (RE) as a 'SOURCE' of help whenever you have a problem.

クイックテスト

The country is rich in natural ________ like oil and gas.

正解!

正解は: resources

例文

1

The internet is an incredible resource for learning new skills at home.

everyday

The web is a very helpful source for teaching yourself new things.

2

The government must manage its natural resources sustainably to protect the environment.

formal

The state needs to handle its environmental assets carefully for future protection.

3

If you're stuck on the homework, that website is a lifesaver resource.

informal

If you can't do the work, that site is an extremely helpful tool.

4

Academic journals are a primary resource for researchers conducting literature reviews.

academic

Scholarly magazines are the main source of data for people doing research studies.

5

We need to optimize our human resources to increase the company's annual productivity.

business

We must make better use of our employees to improve the company's output.

語族

名詞
resource
Verb
resource
副詞
resourcefully
形容詞
resourceful
関連
resourcefulness

よく使う組み合わせ

natural resources materials like oil or wood found in nature
human resources the people who work for an organization
limited resources a restricted amount of available help or materials
financial resources the money available to a person or group
allocate resources to distribute assets for a specific purpose

よく使うフレーズ

a man of resources

someone who is very good at finding ways to solve problems

pool resources

to combine money or efforts to achieve a common goal

drain on resources

something that uses up too much of what is available

よく混同される語

resource vs source

A source is the origin where something begins, while a resource is the supply that can be used.

📝

使い方のコツ

When referring to money or materials in a general sense, the plural form 'resources' is almost always used. The singular 'resource' is more common when referring to a specific tool or a person's capability.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'source' when they mean 'resource.' Remember: you get water from a source (the spring), but the water itself is a resource for the village.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'RE-SOURCE' as something you can go back to (RE) as a 'SOURCE' of help whenever you have a problem.

📖

語源

From the Old French 'resourdre,' meaning to rise again or recover, suggesting something that helps you get back on your feet.

文法パターン

Countable noun (usually plural) Commonly followed by 'for' (e.g., a resource for students) Often used as a compound noun (e.g., resource management)
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文化的な背景

In modern corporate culture, 'Human Resources' (HR) is the standard department name for managing employees.

クイックテスト

The country is rich in natural ________ like oil and gas.

正解!

正解は: resources

関連単語

consequent

C2

In logic and philosophy, a consequent is the second part of a conditional proposition, following the 'if' clause (the antecedent). It represents the result or deduction that follows necessarily or naturally from a previous statement or condition.

administrate

B2

To manage, supervise, or oversee the operations and activities of an organization, program, or system. It involves the practical execution of policies and the organization of resources to achieve specific goals.

administrative

C1

Relating to the organization and management of a business, institution, or government. It describes the practical tasks, systems, and procedures required to keep an entity running efficiently behind the scenes.

assistant

C2

A person who ranks below a senior professional and aids them in their duties, often handling specialized tasks or administrative burdens. In a professional or academic context, an assistant often possesses significant expertise but operates under the direction of a superior to facilitate complex operations.

commissioner

C1

A high-ranking official who is in charge of a government department, a public organization, or a professional sports league. This person is typically appointed to exercise administrative authority or to oversee a specific commission or set of regulations.

computer

C1

A sophisticated electronic device designed to store, retrieve, and process data through programmed instructions. In modern discourse, it encompasses everything from microprocessors in appliances to high-performance servers facilitating global networks.

conclusion

C2

A final judgment, decision, or opinion reached by reasoning after considering all evidence and facts. It also refers to the final part of a piece of writing or a speech that summarizes the main points and provides a closing statement.

consume

C1

To consume means to use up a resource, such as energy, time, or goods, or to eat and drink something. In academic contexts, it often refers to the utilization of information, products, or services by individuals or groups within an economy or social system.

design

C1

A detailed plan or scheme that outlines the functional and aesthetic features of an object or system before it is made. In an academic context, it refers to the deliberate structure or methodology of a study or process designed to achieve specific outcomes.

consumer

B2

A consumer is a person who purchases goods and services for personal use rather than for resale or business purposes. In a broader biological or ecological context, it refers to any organism that feeds on other organisms or organic matter.

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