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单词 prudent
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
pru•dent /ˈprudənt/USA pronunciation   adj. 
  1. wise in practical affairs; thinking carefully before acting;
    sensible.
  2. careful in providing for the future:prudent saving.
pru•den•tial /pruˈdɛnʃəl/USA pronunciation  adj. 
pru•dent•ly, adv. 

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
pru•dent  (pro̅o̅dnt),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. wise or judicious in practical affairs;
    sagacious;
    discreet or circumspect;
    sober.
  2. careful in providing for the future;
    provident:a prudent decision.
  • Latin prūdent- (stem of prūdēns), contraction of prōvidēns provident
  • Middle English 1350–1400
prudent•ly, adv. 
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged sensible.
    • 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged economical, thrifty, frugal.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
prudent /ˈpruːdənt/ adj
  1. discreet or cautious in managing one's activities; circumspect
  2. practical and careful in providing for the future
  3. exercising good judgment or common sense
Etymology: 14th Century: from Latin prūdēns far-sighted, contraction of prōvidens acting with foresight; see provident

ˈprudently adv
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