late 14c., "a providing beforehand, action of arranging in advance" (originally in reference to ecclesiastical appointments made before the position was vacant), from Old French provision "precaution, care" (early 14c.), from Latin provisionem (nominative provisio) "a foreseeing, foresight, preparation, prevention," noun of action from past participle stem of providere "look ahead" (see provide). Meaning "something provided" is attested from late 15c.; specific sense of "supply of food" is from c. 1600.
provision (v.)
"to supply with provisions," 1787, from provision (n.). Related: Provisioned; provisioning.
雙語例句
1. There is no provision for funding performance-related pay rises.
沒有為與業(yè)績掛鉤的加薪預(yù)作資金準(zhǔn)備。
來自柯林斯例句
2. This provision gives the president total and unchecked power.
這條規(guī)定賦予了總統(tǒng)絕對及不受約束的權(quán)力。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Local authority nursery provision covers only a tiny minority of working mothers.
當(dāng)?shù)卣峁┑谋Ｓ?wù)只有少數(shù)上班族母親才能夠享受到。
來自柯林斯例句
4. The government is responsible for the provision of health care.
政府負責(zé)提供醫(yī)療服務(wù)。
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
5. He made no provision against the unforeseen expenses.