prudential
名词 n.
形容词 adj.
英 /pɹuːˈdɛn.ʃəl/|[pɹuːˈdɛn.ʃl̩]
美 /pɹuˈdɛn.ʃəl/|[pɹuˈdɛn.ʃl̩]|/pɹʉːˈden.ʃəl/|[pɹʉːˈden.ʃl̩]
英文释义
名词 n.
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A matter requiring prudence.
— I believe few men knew more of the art of policy and self-interested prudentials, but never man so little practised them.
形容词 adj.
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Characterised by the use of prudence; arising from careful thought or deliberation.
— a prudential line of conduct
- Of a person: exercising prudence; cautious.
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Advisory; superintending or executive.
— a prudential committee
词汇关系
词源
词源 1
From Latin prudentia + -al.
词源 2
From Latin prudentia + -al.
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