resource
gb/ɹˈisɔɹs/ us/ɹˈisɔɹs/
A2
English
~ 900
erőforrás, forrás, anyagi erőforrás, pénzügyi forrás, segédanyag, találékonyság, leleményesség
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] has [a/an] [resource]
Water is one of our most important natural resources.
A víz az egyik legfontosabb természeti erőforrásunk.
The library is a valuable resource for students.
A könyvtár értékes forrás a diákok számára.
We don't have the resources to complete the project on time.
Human resources are key to a company's success.
Learner examples
The internet is a good resource for learning.
Az internet jó forrás a tanuláshoz.
Our school has many resources for students.
Az iskolánk sokféle erőforrást biztosít a diákoknak.
We need more resources to finish the work.
Food is an important resource for life.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'resource' with 'source'. A 'source' is where something comes from, while a 'resource' is something that can be used.
Meaning
something useful that can be used
Collocations
natural resources
|human resources
|financial resources
|limited resources
|valuable resource
Synonyms
asset (Often used in a business or financial sense for something valuable that can be used.)
Antonyms
liability (Refers to something that causes problems or costs rather than helping.)
Themes
business
|daily life
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something you can use to help you do something or get what you need.
A stock or supply of materials, assets, or other things that can be used to function effectively or achieve a goal.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] has [financial resources]
The charity has limited financial resources.
A jótékonysági szervezet korlátozott pénzügyi forrásokkal rendelkezik.
He used his own resources to start the business.
Saját erőforrásait használta fel a vállalkozás elindításához.
The country's economic resources are growing.
Learner examples
We don't have enough financial resources.
Nincs elég pénzügyi forrásunk.
She used her own resources to buy the house.
Saját forrásait használta fel a ház megvásárlásához.
The company has many resources to expand.
Meaning
available money or property
Collocations
financial resources
|economic resources
|limited resources
Synonyms
funds (Specifically refers to money available for use.)
Antonyms
debt (The state of owing money, the opposite of having financial resources.)
Themes
business
|economics
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Money or things you own that you can use when you need them.
Money, property, or other assets that a person, organization, or country can use.
NOUN
A2
3
forrás
B1
segédanyag
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] is a [resource] for [someone]
This website is a great resource for language learners.
Ez a weboldal nagyszerű forrás a nyelvtanulók számára.
Teachers often share resources with each other.
A tanárok gyakran megosztanak egymással segédanyagokat.
The guidebook was a helpful resource during our trip.
Learner examples
The book is a good resource for students.
A könyv jó forrás a diákok számára.
Our teacher gave us some online resources.
A tanárunk adott nekünk néhány online forrást.
The internet is a useful resource for learning English.
Meaning
source of help or information
Collocations
educational resource
|online resource
|teaching resource
Synonyms
reference (Usually refers to a source of information, especially in research.)
Antonyms
obstacle (Something that makes it harder instead of providing help.)
Themes
education
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something or someone that gives you information or help.
A place, person, or thing that provides information, advice, or assistance.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
4
She showed great resource in organizing the event at short notice.
Nagy találékonyságról tett tanúbizonyságot, amikor rövid határidővel megszervezte az eseményt.
His resource impressed his employers during the crisis.
Találékonysága lenyűgözte a munkaadóit a válság idején.
Learner examples
He showed resource in solving the problem.
Találékonyságot mutatott a probléma megoldásában.
She had resource when things went wrong.
Találékonyságról tett tanúbizonyságot, amikor rosszra fordultak a dolgok.
They have resource when they work together.
Meaning
ability to handle difficult situations well
Collocations
show resource
|demonstrate resource
Synonyms
resourcefulness (More direct term for the quality itself.)
Antonyms
helplessness (Lack of ability to deal with problems.)
Themes
personality
|skills
|core_vocabulary
|education
|work
Definition
The ability to solve problems and find ways to deal with things.
The ability to act effectively and creatively in difficult situations; resourcefulness.
Grammar
Dictionary form
resource
IPA
GB/ɹˈisɔɹs/
US/ɹˈisɔɹs/
Syllables & stress
re - source (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: resource
- Plural: resources
Word family
Forms
resources
noun
Core family
resourceful
adjective
resourcefulness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unresourceful
adjective
Expressions
human resources
1/hjˈumən ɹˈisɔɹsɪz/
fixed phrase
the people who work for an organization and the department managing them
The people who work in a company and the part of the company that manages them.
Examples
- She works in human resources at a large firm.
- Human resources will handle your job application.
natural resources
1/nˈæt͡ʃɚəl ɹˈisɔɹsɪz/
fixed phrase
materials from nature that are useful to humans
Things from nature, like water and wood, that people can use.
Examples
- Forests and rivers are natural resources we must protect.
- Oil is one of the most valuable natural resources.
resource management
1/ɹˈisɔɹs mˈænɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
technical
controlling and using supplies efficiently
The way to plan and use things like money, time, or people well.
Examples
- Good resource management is essential for project success.
- They took a course in resource management.