supplier
noun uk/səˈplaɪ.ər/ us/səˈplaɪ.ɚ/
B2 [ C ]（尤指长期的）供应商，提供者，供应者
a company, person, etc. that provides things that people want or need, especially over a long period of time
They used to be a leading supplier of military equipment. 他们曾经是军事装备的主要供应商。
He said that he had got the drugs from his usual supplier (= person who sells drugs illegally). 他说这些毒品是由他的长期供货人提供的。
Synonyms: purveyor retailersellervendor
Compare: acquirer buyerpurchaser
suppliers[ plural ] 供应商，供货商
a company that sells something
I'll contact the suppliers and see if I can get the paint you want by Friday. 我会和供应商联系，看看我能否在周五之前拿到您想要的涂料。
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- He has some cosy arrangement with his supplier, which means he's able to sell his goods more cheaply.
- He is out main supplier of frozen food.
- They are the country's main supplier of gas.
- Our supplier has let us down so we have no paper plates.
- We need to buy a load of Christmas trees - can you recommend a local supplier?