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prudently

UK //ˈpruːdəntli//US //ˈpruːdəntli//

词源

源自拉丁语 'prudens',意为‘明智的’或‘有远见的’,通过古法语 'prudent' 进入英语。

adverb

❶ 谨慎地、慎重地,指以小心和明智的方式行事,避免不必要的风险或错误。

“He prudently saved a portion of his salary every month.”

(他每月谨慎地存下一部分工资。)

“She prudently checked the weather forecast before planning the picnic.”

(她在计划野餐前慎重地查看了天气预报。)

同义词:cautiously, carefully, wisely, judiciously, sensibly

常见短语

act prudently — 谨慎行事,指在行动前经过深思熟虑,避免鲁莽或冒险。

“In uncertain times, it's best to act prudently.”

(在不确定的时期,最好谨慎行事。)