1. | [u][c][ususing] 提供;供给;给养;供应品the act of supplying sb with sth that they need or want; sth that is supplied |
housing provision 住房供应 | |
The government is responsible for the provision of health care. 政府负责提供医疗服务。 | |
There is no provision for anyone to sit down here. 这里没有可坐的地方。 | |
The provision of specialist teachers is being increased. 当局正在增加设置专门师资。 |
2. | [u][c] ~ for sb/sth (为将来做的)准备preparations that you make for sth that might or will happen in the future |
He had already made provisions for(= planned for the financial future of) his wife and children before the accident. 意外事故发生之前,他已为妻子、儿女做好了经济安排。 | |
You should make provision for things going wrong. 你要采取措施,以防不测。 |
3. | [pl] 饮食供应;(尤指旅途中的)粮食supplies of food and drink, especially for a long journey |
4. | [c] (法律文件的)规定,条款a condition or an arrangement in a legal document |
Under the provisions of the lease, the tenant is responsible for repairs. 按契约规定,房客负责房屋维修。 |