供給; 為...裝備上The ship was provided with radar equipment. 那船裝有雷達設備。Somehow she managed to provide her children with food and clothing. 她總算設法使她的孩子有飯吃, 有衣穿。
供應, 供給; 做好適當準備, 防備; 預備個人維生所需扶養Father provided food and clothes for our family. 父親供給我們一家人的吃和穿。The riot in the prison provided a chance for escape. 監獄中的暴動提供一個逃脫的機會。
防備發生...; 為...作準備The government has to provide against a possible oil shortage in the coming months. 政府須為未來幾個月中可能出現的油荒作好準備。We have to provide against possible accidents. 我們要為可能發生的意外作些準備。