early 14c., "a thinking beforehand, the act of planning," verbal noun from forethink "think of something beforehand," from Old English foreþencan "to premeditate, consider;" see fore- + think. Meaning "prudence, provident care" is from 1719.
双语例句
1. With a little forethought many accidents could be avoided.
如果事先稍微多想想，许多事故是可以避免的。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Theresa was struck by her own lack of forethought.
特蕾莎强烈意识到自己事先太欠考虑了。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Some forethought and preparation is necessary before you embark on the project.
你着手进行这个项目之前必须有所考虑，有所准备。
来自《权威词典》
4. The headstrong impetuous man rushed into things without forethought.
这个顽固的莽汉,不预先考虑,仓促行事.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
5. A little forethought would have saved you much trouble afterwards.
