prudence
gb/pɹˈudəns/ us/pɹˈudəns/
B2
Английски
~ 4200
körültekintés, körültekintő, megfontolt, megfontoltság, ésszerű, óvatosság
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B2
FORMAL
1
Модел на употреба:
[someone] shows prudence in [doing something]
The board urged prudence when investing in new markets.
Az igazgatótanács körültekintésre szólított fel az új piacokon történő befektetések kapcsán.
Her prudence kept the company from making a costly mistake.
Körültekintése megóvta a vállalatot egy költséges hibától.
He handled the negotiations with great prudence, avoiding any rash promises.
We must act with prudence to protect our long-term interests.
Примери за учащи
She showed prudence when she saved her money.
Körültekintő volt, amikor félretette a pénzét.
His prudence helped him stay safe.
Óvatossága segített neki biztonságban maradni.
You need prudence when you drive in the rain.
They acted with prudence before signing the contract.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'prudence' with 'patience'; however, 'prudence' is about wise and careful decision-making, not waiting calmly.
Значение
Careful good judgment
Колокации
exercise prudence
|show prudence
|act with prudence
|display prudence
Синоними
caution (Focuses more on avoiding danger or harm, sometimes with less emphasis on wisdom.)
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discretion (Highlights careful judgment in deciding what to say or do, often in sensitive situations.)
Антоними
recklessness (Acting without thinking about risks or consequences.)
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imprudence (Lack of care and good judgment in decision-making.)
Теми
decision-making
|safety
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
|business
Определение
The ability to make good and careful choices so you do not have problems or dangers.
The quality of showing careful and sensible judgment, especially to avoid unnecessary risks or mistakes.
Граматика
Речникова форма
prudence
IPA
GB/pɹˈudəns/
US/pɹˈudəns/
Срички и ударение
prudence (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (prudence)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: prudence
- Plural: prudence
Семейство думи
Core family
prudent
adjective B2
prudently
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
imprudent
adjective
imprudence
noun
imprudently
adverb
Advanced or less common
prudential
adjective
Изрази
act with prudence
1/ˈækt wˈɪθ pɹˈudəns/
fixed phrase
formal
Behave with careful judgment
To do things in a way that is careful and wise so you do not cause problems or danger.
Примери
- Investors are advised to act with prudence in volatile markets.
- The committee acted with prudence in delaying the vote.
exercise prudence
1/ˈɛksɚsˌaɪz pɹˈudəns/
fixed phrase
formal
Use careful good judgment
To act in a way that is careful and sensible to avoid danger or problems.
Примери
- We must exercise prudence when dealing with confidential information.
- Doctors should exercise prudence when prescribing strong medication.
show prudence
1/ʃˈoʊ pɹˈudəns/
fixed phrase
formal
Demonstrate careful judgment
To make it clear by your actions that you are being careful and wise.
Примери
- She showed prudence by checking the contract twice before signing.
- He showed great prudence in handling the sensitive issue.