
provision
/prəˈvɪʒən/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6292 in the learning path
提供;供应
Definitions
n. The act of supplying something needed.
提供;供应
n. A condition or requirement in a law or agreement.
条款;规定
n. Arrangements made to deal with future needs or events.
预备;准备措施
Example
The campsite fee includes the provision of clean water.
营地费用包含清洁用水的供应。
Improving the provision of affordable childcare can help more parents return to work and increase household income.
增加可负担的托育服务,可以帮助更多父母重返职场并提高家庭收入。
Collocations
- provision of services
- make provision for
- a legal provision
- healthcare provision
Word family
- provide (v.)
- provider (n.)
Usage tip
表“提供”不可数;表“条款”可数;provisions可指粮食。
FAQ
- What does provision mean?
- The act of supplying something needed. A condition or requirement in a law or agreement. Arrangements made to deal with future needs or events.
- How is provision pronounced?
- UK /prəˈvɪʒən/, US /prəˈvɪʒən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.