prudent

形容词 adj.
中文释义
英 /ˈpɹuː.dənt/    美 /ˈpɹu.dənt/|/ˈpɹʉː.dənt/

英文释义

形容词 adj.
  1. Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct.
    — It is prudent to consult a physician before beginning any new exercise regimen.
  2. Practically wise, judicious, shrewd.
    — His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top.
    New International Version translation: The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
  3. Frugal; economical; not extravagant.
    — Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget.

词形变化

more prudent comparative most prudent superlative

词汇关系

反义词
imprudent incontinent
衍生词
prudence prudently prudent man rule ultraprudent unprudent
相关词
jurisprudence provident prudence prudential

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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