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单词 provident
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
prov•i•dent /ˈprɑvɪdənt/USA pronunciation   adj. 
  1. having or showing careful thought for the future, as by saving.
prov•i•dent•ly, adv. 

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
prov•i•dent  (prov′i dənt),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. having or showing foresight;
    providing carefully for the future.
  2. characterized by or proceeding from foresight:provident care.
  3. mindful in making provision (usually fol. by of ).
  4. economical;
    frugal;
    thrifty.
  • Latin prōvident- (stem of prōvidēns), present participle of prōvidēre to look out for, provide
  • Middle English 1400–50
prov′i•dent•ly, adv. 
prov′i•dent•ness, n. 
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged cautious, prudent.
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged careless.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
provident /ˈprɒvɪdənt/ adj
  1. providing for future needs
  2. exercising foresight in the management of one's affairs or resources
  3. characterized by or proceeding from foresight
Etymology: 15th Century: from Latin prōvidens foreseeing, from prōvidēre to provide

ˈprovidently adv
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