好词典

prudential

UK //pruːˈdenʃəl//US //pruːˈdenʃəl//

词源

源自拉丁语 'prudentialis',与 'prudentia'(谨慎、智慧)相关,最早于15世纪进入英语。

adjective

❶ 指与谨慎、明智或实际判断相关的,常用于描述为避免风险而采取的合理行动或决策。

“The company made a prudential decision to save money during the economic downturn.”

(公司在经济低迷时期做出了谨慎的决定以节省资金。)

“It's always prudential to have an emergency fund.”

(拥有应急资金总是明智的。)

同义词:cautious, wise, judicious, sensible, practical

常见短语

prudential regulation — 指金融机构为确保稳定和避免风险而必须遵守的监管规则。

“Banks must comply with prudential regulations to maintain financial stability.”

(银行必须遵守审慎监管规定以保持金融稳定。)