providence
Definitions
The protective care of God or of nature as a guiding power
天意；神的庇佑
Foresight and prudent management of resources for the future
深谋远虑；未雨绸缪
Root Breakdown
Native Englishpro- (ahead) + vid (see) + -ence (noun) = 'seeing ahead.' The same image of looking into the future split two ways: human providence is prudent foresight (saving for a rainy day), while divine Providence is God 'seeing ahead' and arranging events for good.
Root vis still carries 107 more wordsWhy It Means This
Providence comes from the same root as provide — both are about 'seeing ahead' (pro- + videre). To provide is to look ahead and supply what's needed; providence is the quality of that foresight. When capitalized, it personifies that foresight as God's plan, the idea that a higher power is looking ahead on your behalf.
Common Collocations
- 1.divine providence天意，神意
- 2.trust in providence相信天意
- 3.by providence靠天意
Example Sentences
- 1.
They survived the storm and thanked divine providence for it.
- 2.
Through years of providence, the family had saved enough to weather the crisis.
- 3.
She trusted in providence rather than worrying about the unknown.