prudence
英 ['pru?d(?)ns]
美 ['pr?dns]
助記提示
1、It is the contraction of providence.
2、該單詞是由providence縮略而來。
中文詞源
prudence 謹慎，精明來自prudent,謹慎的，精明的。
英文詞源
- prudence (n.)
- mid-14c. (c. 1200 as a surname), mid-14c., "intelligence; discretion, foresight; wisdom to see what is suitable or profitable;" also one of the four cardinal virtues, "wisdom to see what is virtuous;" from Old French prudence (13c.) and directly from Latin prudentia "a foreseeing, foresight, sagacity, practical judgment," contraction of providentia "foresight" (see providence). Secondary sense of "wisdom" (late 14c.) is preserved in jurisprudence.
- Prudence
- fem. proper name; see prudence.
雙語例句
- 1. Western businessmen are showing remarkable prudence in investing in the region.
- 西方商人在向該地區投資時表現出非同一般的深謀遠慮。
來自柯林斯例句
- 2. Britain has warned travellers to exercise prudence and care.
- 英國已經警告游客要謹慎小心。
來自柯林斯例句
- 3. A lack of prudence may lead to financial problems.
- 不夠謹慎可能會導致財政上出現問題。
來自辭典例句
- 4. The happy impute all their success to prudence or merit.
- 幸運者都把他們的成功歸因于謹慎或功德.
來自辭典例句
- 5. It is best to err on the side of prudence.
- 寧可失之過于謹慎.
來自辭典例句