Informant 对比 Source

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Informant

10000 以上（较少见）

Source

前 1000（非常常见） A2 noun

最常见: Source

	Informant	Source
发音	🇬🇧 //ɪnˈfɔːmənt// 🇺🇸 //ɪnˈfɔrmənt// 听 Informant	🇬🇧 //sɔːs// 🇺🇸 //sɔrs// 听 Source
含义	A person who gives information, especially to the police.	The place where something comes from.
例句	The police relied on an informant to gather crucial evidence.	The source of the river is located in the mountains.
语域	中性	中性
常见程度	10000 以上（较少见）	前 1000（非常常见）
CEFR 等级	-	A2
词性		noun
搭配	police informant, anonymous informant, key informant, confidential informant, informant agreement	source of information, primary source, data source
反义	-	destination, result
常见错误	Confused with 'informational' which refers to information-related., Using 'informant' to describe someone giving general information, not just in legal contexts.	Confused with 'resource' which refers to a supply or support., Used incorrectly as a verb; 'source' is only a noun in this context.
用法说明	Commonly used in legal and police contexts. Be careful using it informally, as it can imply secrecy or betrayal.	Used in both formal and informal contexts; can refer to information, origins, or places.

常见问题：Informant 对比 Source

Informant和Source 有什么区别？

Informant: A person who gives information, especially to the police. Source: The place where something comes from.

哪个更常见：Informant和Source？

Source 在日常英语中最常见。

我可以互换使用 Informant和Source 吗？

不总是。Informant和Source 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。