| 单词 | prudence |
| 释义 | prudence /proohd"ns/, n. 1. the quality or fact of being prudent. 2. caution with regard to practical matters; discretion. 3. regard for one's own interests. 4. provident care in the management of resources; economy; frugality. [1300-50; ME < MF < L prudentia. See PRUDENT, -ENCE] Syn. 1. PRUDENCE, CALCULATION, FORESIGHT, FORETHOUGHT imply attempted provision against possible contingencies. PRUDENCE is care, caution, and good judgment, as well as wisdom in looking ahead: sober prudence in handling one's affairs. CALCULATION suggests a disposition to get a large return for as small an outlay as possible and willingness to benefit at the expense of others: cold calculation. FORESIGHT implies a prudent looking ahead rather far into the future: clear foresight in planning. FORETHOUGHT emphasizes the adequacy of preparation for the future: Careful forethought helped him deal with the emergency. Ant. 1. rashness. |
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