1（教材P52）The supplies which were provided to the disaster area were collected from around the country.向灾区提供的物资是从全国各地收集来的。
◎supply n．供应（量）；补给；[pl.]补给品 vt.供应；供给
（1）in short supply 供应短缺/供应不足
have a good supply of... 备有许多……
school/medical supplies 学校用品/医疗用品
（2） 为某人提供某物
[佳句] It is believed that there is a good supply of fresh water.人们认为淡水供应很充足。
