resource
resource — 名詞
1. something such as money, raw materials, workers, or land that is available to a
資源
國家或組織擁有的有用物資
something such as money, raw materials, workers, or land that is available to a country, company, or person to help them operate or achieve their goals.
The country depends on its natural resources, such as oil and minerals, for economic growth.
該國依賴石油和礦物等自然資源來促進經濟成長。
collocation: natural resources
The charity lacks the financial resources to help all the families in need.
這個慈善機構缺乏足夠的財力資源來幫助所有有需要的家庭。
Limited resources meant the hospital could only treat the most urgent cases.
資源有限意味著醫院只能處理最緊急的病例。
Talia's team used all available resources, including donated tools and materials, to create the community garden.
Talia 的團隊利用所有可用資源，包括捐贈的工具和材料，來建造社區花園。
Ari, the logistics manager, had to decide how to allocate resources between the warehouse and the delivery team this quarter.
物流經理 Ari 這個季度必須決定如何在倉庫和配送團隊之間分配資源。
文法句型
resource + of
natural/financial/human + resources
用法筆記
Often appears in the plural form 'resources' even when referring to a single type of asset (e.g. 'financial resources'). The singular form is less common and typically refers to a specific supply (e.g. 'a valuable resource').
常見錯誤
2. a book, website, piece of equipment, person, or service that provides useful inf
參考資源
提供資訊或幫助的工具
a book, website, piece of equipment, person, or service that provides useful information or practical help for achieving a particular aim.
The library is an excellent resource for students writing their research papers.
圖書館是學生撰寫研究報告的絕佳參考資料來源。
pattern: resource for [purpose]
Lakshmi found several online resources that explained the history of the region.
Lakshmi 找到了幾個解釋該地區歷史的線上資源。
Gita's biology teacher recommended several online resources to help her prepare for the final exam.
Gita 的生物老師推薦了幾個線上資源，幫助她準備期末考試。
This website is a useful resource for anyone learning Japanese at home.
這個網站對任何正在家裡學習日語的人來說都是有用的資源。
Volunteers are a valuable resource for non-profit organisations that need extra help.
志工對需要額外人手的非營利組織來說是寶貴的資源。
文法句型
resource + for + noun/gerund
useful/valuable + resource
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1, this sense is always countable and refers to a specific item or person that helps with a task. When referring to people, it is a metaphor — treat people respectfully, not as objects ('a valuable resource' is acceptable in business, but avoid in personal contexts).
常見錯誤
3. the ability to think quickly and find ways to deal with difficult or unexpected
應變能力
處理困難的能力
the ability to think quickly and find ways to deal with difficult or unexpected situations, using whatever is available.
Élise showed great resource in handling the sudden power failure during the conference.
Élise 在會議期間處理突然停電時展現了極佳的應變能力。
formal register: resource = resourcefulness
The young manager's resource in solving the budget crisis impressed the board.
這位年輕經理解決預算危機的應變能力令董事會印象深刻。
Ravindra showed remarkable resource in tracking down the missing data after the office documents were lost.
Ravindra 在辦公室文件遺失後展現了非凡的應變能力，設法找回遺失的資料。
Chiara showed great resource in calming the anxious patient when the clinic ran out of medicine.
Chiara 在診所藥物用盡時展現了出色的應變能力，安撫了焦慮的病人。
- resourcefulness
more common in everyday English; same meaning but not marked as formal
- ingenuity
emphasises cleverness and original thinking
- initiative
focuses on the willingness to act without being told
- helplessness
the opposite of being able to cope
- incompetence
lack of the necessary ability to handle situations
文法句型
show + resource
resource + in + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense is marked as formal and is less common in everyday conversation. In casual speech, speakers prefer 'resourcefulness' or 'being resourceful'. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is always uncountable and describes a personal quality, not a tangible supply.
常見錯誤
resource — 動詞
1. to supply an organisation, department, or project with the money, staff, or equi
提供資源
提供金錢或設備給機構
to supply an organisation, department, or project with the money, staff, or equipment it needs to operate effectively.
The government has promised to resource the new hospital with enough staff and equipment.
政府已承諾為這家新醫院提供足夠的人員和設備。
pattern: resource [institution] with [staff/equipment]
The project was well resourced, so the team finished ahead of schedule.
這個專案獲得了充足的資源配置，因此團隊提前完成了工作。
passive: well resourced
The community library was poorly resourced, so the manager could only open three days a week.
這間社區圖書館的資源配置不足，因此館長每週只能開放三天。
The university needs to resource its science labs with modern computers.
這所大學需要為其科學實驗室配置現代電腦設備。
- fund
narrower — only about money, not staff or equipment
- equip
focuses on providing tools or equipment, not money or staff
- provide for
less formal; covers money, supplies, and general support
文法句型
resource + organisation + with + noun
be + well/poorly + resourced
用法筆記
Most commonly used in business, government, and education contexts. The passive form ('well resourced', 'poorly resourced', 'under-resourced') is very frequent. Do not confuse with 'to source' meaning to obtain something from a particular place.