请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 providential
释义 prov·i·den·tial
\|prävə|denchəl\ adjective
Etymology: Latin providentia providence + English -al — more at providence
1. archaic : foresighted, prudent
 < the providential raven — Thomas Hood †1845 >
2. : of, relating to, or determined by Providence
 < providential guidance >
 < providential mission >
 < providential disposition of events >
 < theologic assumption that nature operates only according to a providential plan — M.R.Cohen >
3. : occurring by or as if by an intervention of Providence : highly opportune : miraculous, lucky
 < providential escape >
 < seemed providential that he should arrive at just that moment >
 < what a providential return to sanity — W.J.Locke >
Synonyms: see lucky
随便看

 

英语词典包含332784条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2025/3/13 1:45:12