好词典

provident

UK //ˈprɒvɪd(ə)nt//US //ˈprɑːvɪd(ə)nt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'provident-', 'providens',意为‘预见’或‘提前准备’,由 'pro-'(前)和 'videre'(看)组成。

adjective

❶ 形容一个人有远见、节俭或善于为未来做计划,通常指通过精打细算来避免将来可能遇到的困难。

“She was provident enough to save money for her retirement.”

(她很有远见,为退休存了钱。)

“His provident habits helped him survive the financial crisis.”

(他节俭的习惯帮助他度过了金融危机。)

同义词:frugal, thrifty, prudent

常见短语

provident fund — 指一种为员工未来福利(如退休)而设立的储蓄或投资计划,通常由雇主和员工共同供款。

“The company contributes to the employees' provident fund every month.”

(公司每月为员工的公积金供款。)