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forethought

UK //ˈfɔːθɔːt//US //ˈfɔːrθɔːt//

词源

源自中古英语 forethoght,由 fore-(预先)和 thought(思考)组成,字面意思为“提前思考”。

noun

❶ 指事先的考虑或计划,强调在行动前对可能情况的预先思考,常用于形容谨慎或周密的准备。

“With careful forethought, she packed extra supplies for the trip.”

(经过仔细考虑,她为旅行额外准备了补给品。)

“The project's success was due to his foresight and forethought.”

(项目的成功归功于他的远见和事先筹划。)

同义词:planning, foresight, premeditation

常见短语

with forethought — 表示经过深思熟虑后采取行动,强调谨慎和计划性。

“She arranged the meeting with forethought to avoid conflicts.”

(她经过周密考虑安排了会议以避免冲突。)