provision
UK/prә'viʒәn/US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLGREB2
Definitions
n.
The act of supplying something for use.
供应；提供
n.
A condition or clause in a law or agreement.
条款；规定
n.
Supplies of food and other necessities (often plural: provisions).
（常复数）储备物资；给养
v.
To supply with provisions; to set up resources (esp. IT).
供给；（IT）配置（资源）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpro- (ahead) + vis (see) + -ion = 'a seeing ahead,' hence 'what is laid in for the future.' That foresight branches: provisions are supplies stocked in advance; a legal provision is a rule set down ahead of time; and 'make provision for' means prepare for a future need.
Root vis still carries 107 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.make provision for为……做准备
- 2.legal provision法律条款
- 3.provision of services服务供给
- 4.under the provisions of根据……的规定
Example Sentences
- 1.
The contract contains a provision for early termination.
- 2.
They loaded the boat with provisions for the voyage.
- 3.
The government must make provision for an aging population.