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1. Oxford Dictionary

   providence

   • IPA[ˈprɒvɪd(ə)ns]

   英式

   • n.
     the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power；God or nature as providing protective care

   • noun: providence

2. • 釋義

   n.

   名詞

   • 1. the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power they found their trust in divine providence to be a source of comfort 同義詞 fate, destiny, nemesis, kismet, God's will, ... 更多divine intervention, predestination, predetermination, astral influence, the stars, fortune, fortuity, serendipity, chance, luck, accident, circumstances, coincidence, one's lot (in life), archaicone's portion
   • ▪ God or nature as providing protective care I live out my life as Providence decrees
   • 2. timely preparation for future eventualities it was considered a duty to encourage providence 同義詞 prudence, foresight, forethought, far-sightedness, judgement, ... 更多judiciousness, shrewdness, circumspection, wisdom, sagacity, common sense, precaution, caution, care, carefulness, good management, careful budgeting, thrift, thriftiness, economy, forehandedness