Resource vs Tool

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Resource

Top 1000 (molto comune)B1noun

Tool

Top 1000 (molto comune)A2noun
 ResourceTool
Pronuncia🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈsɔːs//rɪˈzɔːs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈriːsɔːrs//rɪˈsɔːrs/"]/🇬🇧 /["/tuːl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tuːl/"]/
SignificatoSomething that can be used to help or support you.An object used to help do a job.
EsempioThe company has many resources available for training employees.I need a hammer as a tool to fix the door.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quanto è comuneTop 1000 (molto comune)Top 1000 (molto comune)
Livello CEFRB1A2
Categoria grammaticalenounnoun
Collocazioniabundant, considerable, enormous, be rich in, have, lack, centre/​center, base, guide, access to resources, the allocation of resources, the distribution of resources, abundant, considerable, enormous, be rich in, have, lack, centre/​center, base, guide, access to resources, the allocation of resources, the distribution of resources, abundant, considerable, enormous, be rich in, have, lack, centre/​center, base, guide, access to resources, the allocation of resources, the distribution of resourcesgeneral-purpose, multi-purpose, basic, set, use, sharpen, down tools, new, effective, essential, become, develop, provide, the tools of the/​somebody’s trade
Contraridepletion, losshindrance, obstacle
Errori comuniConfused with 'source'; 'resource' is about aid or support., Using 'resources' incorrectly as a singular noun., Overuse of the term in casual contexts where simpler words may fit better.Confused with 'instruments' - not all tools are instruments., Overusing 'tool' in informal contexts - can sound childish., Using 'tools' unnecessarily in singular - 'tool' is often more applicable.
Note d'usoUse 'resource' in contexts related to materials, information, or support systems. It's appropriate in both academic and everyday discussions but may be less common in casual conversation.Used in everyday conversation. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. In specific fields, tools may refer to software (e.g., design tools).

Domande frequenti: Resource vs Tool

Qual è la differenza tra Resource e Tool?

Resource: Something that can be used to help or support you. Tool: An object used to help do a job.

Resource e Tool sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Resource: B1, Tool: A2 sulla scala CEFR.

Posso usare Resource e Tool in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Resource e Tool sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.

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