provision
gb/pɹəvˈɪʒən/ us/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
B1
英语
~ 800
义项
0 个义项
名词
B1
entity
1
Supply of needed goods
A supply of food or other things that are needed.
用法模式：
[someone] keeps [provisions] for [purpose]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'provision' (singular) with 'provisions' (plural) meaning supplies. The plural form is more common for this meaning.
近义词
supplies (A general term for needed items, often interchangeable in practical contexts.)
反义词
shortage (Refers to an insufficient amount of something needed, opposite of having provisions.)
搭配
food provisions
|medical provisions
|emergency provisions
|adequate provisions
主题
daily life
|travel
|survival
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The hikers carried enough provisions for a week.
- We need to stock up on provisions before the storm hits.
- The ship was loaded with provisions for the long journey.
- They donated provisions to the disaster relief effort.
学习者例句
- We have provisions for the trip.
- The boat has food provisions.
- He bought provisions for the picnic.
- They keep extra provisions at home.
名词
formal
B2
entity
2
Condition in legal document
A part of a law or contract that says what must be done.
用法模式：
a provision in [a contract/law/agreement]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'providing something'. In this sense, it refers to written rules or conditions, not the act of giving.
近义词
clause (A section of a legal document; often interchangeable but 'provision' emphasizes the requirement itself.)
反义词
omission (The absence of a clause or condition in a document.)
搭配
provision of a contract
|legal provision
|special provision
|provision in the agreement
主题
law
|business
例句
- The contract includes a provision allowing early termination.
- There is a provision in the law for tax relief.
- The new policy contains a provision on data protection.
- They added a special provision to protect small businesses.
学习者例句
- The law has a special provision.
- There is a new provision in the contract.
- The agreement has a safety provision.
- We must follow the provision in the rules.
名词
B2
action
3
Act of providing something needed
The act of giving something that is needed.
用法模式：
provision of [something] to [someone]
近义词
supply (General term for giving what is needed; 'provision' is often more formal.)
反义词
withholding (Deliberately not giving something needed.)
搭配
provision of services
|provision of food
|provision of information
主题
business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The charity focuses on the provision of clean water.
- Provision of medical care is essential after disasters.
- The government is responsible for the provision of public services.
学习者例句
- The school is responsible for the provision of books.
- Provision of food is important in an emergency.
- The job includes the provision of training.
动词
formal
C1
action
4
To supply with necessary items
To give someone the things they need for a trip, job, etc.
用法模式：
to provision [someone/something] with [items]
近义词
equip ('Equip' can refer to providing tools or gear; 'provision' often includes food and supplies.)
反义词
deprive (To take away necessary items, opposite of provisioning.)
搭配
provision troops
|provision an expedition
|provisioned with supplies
主题
travel
|military
|core_vocabulary
例句
- They provisioned the team with tents and food.
- The ship was provisioned before setting sail.
- Explorers must be well provisioned for the journey.
学习者例句
- They provisioned the hikers with food.
- The boat was provisioned for the trip.
- We will provision the team before they leave.
语法
词典原形
provision
IPA
GB/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
US/pɹəvˈɪʒən/
音节与重音
pro - vi - sion （3 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (vi)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: provision
- Plural: provision, provisions
Verb
- Base: provision
- 3rd Person Singular: provisions
- Present Participle: provisioning
- Past: provisioned
词族
Forms
provisions
noun
provisioning
verb
provisioned
verb
Related words
provisional
adjective B2
provisionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
proviso
noun
相关表达
make provision for
1/mˈeɪk pɹəvˈɪʒən fɚ/
fixed phrase
Plan and prepare for future needs
To plan and get ready for something that may happen in the future by saving money or keeping supplies.
例句
- You should make provision for unexpected expenses.
- They made provision for their children's education.
under the provisions of
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə pɹəvˈɪʒənz əv/
fixed phrase
formal
According to rules in law/document
As stated in a law or official paper.
例句
- Under the provisions of the contract, we can terminate at any time.
- Under the provisions of the new law, companies must report emissions.