prudent

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a. 审慎的, 三思而后行的, 精明的, 节俭的

发音

UK /ˈpɹuː.dənt/
其它
CA /ˈpɹu.dənt/
US /ˈpɹu.dənt/
AU /ˈpɹʉː.dənt/
NZ /ˈpɹʉː.dənt/
SCOT /ˈpɹʉ.dənt/
SCOT /ˈpɹʉd.ʌnt/
IN /ˈpɾuː.ɖenʈ/

词形变化

more prudent 比较级 most prudent 最高级

释义与例句

adj.
  1. 1.

    Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct.

    谨慎

    慎重

    It is prudent to consult a physician before beginning any new exercise regimen.

  2. 2.

    Practically wise, judicious, shrewd.

    His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top.

  3. 3.

    Frugal; economical; not extravagant.

    Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget.

词汇关系

形容词

反义词 1

imprudent

近义相关 7

wise discreet heady judicious circumspect provident prudential

参见 5

careful responsible wise advisable provident

相关短语

prudent man rule prudent man rules

词源

Inherited from Middle English prudent, from Old French prudent, from Latin prūdēns, contracted from prōvidēns (“foresight”) (English providence), the present participle of prōvideō (“to forsee; to provide for”). Unrelated to prude. Doublet of provident.

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