providence
n 粮食;条款(预备或提供的东西→粮食等)
释义2:
providence
/ 5prCvIdEns , -7dens /
◙ noun1. [mass noun] the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power• 天佑;天道,天意,天命 »they found their trust in divine providence to be a source of comfort. 他们发现对天道的信仰是抚慰心灵的一种源泉。 [Providence] God or nature as providing such care• 上帝,大自然 »I live out my life as Providence decrees. 我按照上帝的旨意过着自己的日子。 timely preparation for future eventualities• 远见,远虑 »it was considered a duty to encourage providence. 鼓励人们未雨绸缪被当作一种责任。【语源】
1. late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin providentia, from providere 'foresee, attend to' (see provide )
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