providential
英 [prɒvɪ'denʃ(ə)l]
美 [,prɑvɪ'dɛnʃl]
GRE
- providential (adj.)
- 1610s, "pertaining to foresifght" (implied in providentially); 1640s as "pertaining to divine providence," from Latin providentia (see providence) + -al (1). Meaning "by divine interposition" is recorded from 1719.
- 1. He explained the yellow fever epidemic as a providential act to discourage urban growth.
- 他解释说黄热病的流行恰好减缓了城市的扩张。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. The pistols were loaded so our escape is indeed providential.
- 手枪是上了子弹的,所以我们能逃脱实在幸运。
来自辞典例句
- 3. It'struck her as providential that she should be the instrument of his initiation.
- 在她看来,由她来担任这个启蒙的角色实出天意.
来自辞典例句
- 4. This was providential rest and shelter until the moon rose.
- 在月亮出来之前这里可以做短暂的休息和庇护所.
来自互联网
- 5. Providential: This disposition of likelihood and individual is concerned.
- 天意: 这个可能和个人的性格有关.
来自互联网