Provident
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[编辑] GRE 红宝书
- adj.深谋远虑的; 节俭的
- ［英］ adj.深谋远虑的 ( prudent) ; 节俭的 ( frugal; thrifty)
- ［类］ 反义词: profligate ( 挥霍的)
- ［记］ pro ( 向前) ＋vid ( 看) ＋ent -> 向前看的 -> 有远见的;
- ［同］ 参考: improvidence ( 浪费) 派生词: providence ( n.深谋远虑, 远见)
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
adjective
- Etymology: Middle English, from Latin provident-, providens, from present participle of providēre
- Date: 15th century
- 1. making provision for the future ; prudent
- 2. frugal, saving
- ? providently adverb
