新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

provision

英  [prəˈvɪʒən]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • provisions

    1[U 不可数名词] 提供

    The provision of something is the act of giving it or making it available to people who need or want it.

    双语例句

    例:

    The department is responsible for the provision of residential care services.

    该部门负责提供家庭护理服务。

    例:

    nursery provision for children with special needs.

    为有特殊需要的儿童提供的护理服务。

    2[C, U 有变体名词] 准备

    If you make provision for something that might happen or that might need to be done, you make arrangements to deal with it.

    双语例句

    例:

    Mr Kurtz asked if it had ever occurred to her to make provision for her retirement.

    库尔茨先生问她是否想过要为退休做准备。

    3[U 不可数名词] 供给

    If you make provision for someone, you support them financially and make sure that they have the things that they need.

    双语例句

    例:

    Special provision should be made for children.

    应该有针对儿童的特殊供给。

    4[C 可数名词] 规定

    A provision in a law or an agreement is an arrangement which is included in it.

    双语例句

    例:

    He backed a provision that would allow judges to delay granting a divorce decree in some cases.

    他支持允许法官在有些情况下推迟离婚判决的规定。

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