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prudent

🇬🇧 UK/'pru:dnt/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Acting with careful good judgment; sensible and cautious, especially to avoid risks.

审慎的,谨慎的;明智的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
prudprudent, cautious, modest
+
entperforming, being in a state
=prudent

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A prudent investor diversifies their portfolio to minimize risk.

  • 2.

    The prudent decision was to wait for more information before acting.

  • 3.

    She made a prudent choice by saving money during good economic times.

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