单词 | provident |
释义 | provident —providently, adv. —providentness, n. /prov"i deuhnt/, 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. [1400-50; ME < L provident- (s. of providens), prp. of providere to look out for, PROVIDE] Syn. 1. cautious, prudent. Ant. 1. careless. |
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