English Dictionary

providence

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈpɹɒvɪdəns/

名詞

古語 可算名詞 不可算名詞

(now rare) Preparation for the future; good governance, foresight. / The careful governance and guidance of God (or another deity, nature etc.).

日本語の意味

将来に対する備えや配慮、先見の明 / 神（またはその他の存在）による摂理、すなわち神の注意深い支配と導き

Her providence in storing extra grain and repairing the roof during autumn proved decisive when the harsh winter arrived.

彼女が秋に余分な穀物を蓄え、屋根を修理するという入念な備えをしていたことは、厳しい冬が訪れたときに決定的だった。

意味（1）

(now rare) Preparation for the future; good governance, foresight.

意味（2）

The careful governance and guidance of God (or another deity, nature etc.).

意味（3）

A manifestation of divine care or direction; an instance of divine intervention.

The idea was that a complete list of fully documented providences should be compiled as a cooperative venture which would cross denominational barriers.

意味（4）

Specifically, the prudent care and management of resources; thriftiness, frugality.

His providence in saving for his old age is exemplary.

providences （ plural ）