🇬🇧🇨🇳 source - 来源 : English Lesson

Meaning of "source" ("来源"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

"Source" is a noun that refers to the place, person, or thing from which something originates or begins. It can be the point of origin for information, materials, or energy. For example, a river's source is where it starts, and a source of information is where the information comes from.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Mom is the source of all wisdom… and all the vegetables on my plate.

I found the source of the strange sound: my stomach was growling like a bear.

The source of the mysterious noise at night was just my little brother sleep-talking about pizza.

I found the source of the bad smell… it was my gym socks from last week.

The source of my little brother’s energy is unknown, but scientists are still researching it.

A boy sees a small clear stream and wants to find its source. He follows the water and finds the source under a round rock. The source is a tiny cold spring. He drinks from the source and laughs. He draws the source on his map and runs home to tell his mum, very happy.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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