Provision

Pronunciation:prəˈvɪʒ.ən

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Quick Translations

noun

The act of supplying or providing something, especially food or other essentials.

提供或供应某物的行为，尤其是食品或其他必需品。

When the aliens finally landed, the first thing they asked for was a provision of sandwiches and coffee!
The town prepared a large provision of snacks for the annual potato sack race, but nobody expected the winner to be a turtle!
After the flood, the local bakery provided a provision of donuts to lift spirits, proving once again that doughnuts are the world's best mood-lifters.

In many cultures, especially during times of crisis or celebration, the idea of provision is linked with generosity and community support.

noun

An arrangement made in advance to deal with a possible future event or situation.

为应对可能出现的未来事件或情况提前做出的安排。

The astronaut's provision for fresh air on the spaceship didn't include a backup plan for forgetting the snacks!
In 2023, people started making provisions for unexpected power outages by stocking up on candles and pizza—because who can have a blackout without pizza?
His provision to wear a raincoat during sunny days didn't help when the surprise storm hit out of nowhere.

The concept of making provisions can often be seen in business, politics, and personal life, where planning ahead is key to success.

verb

To supply someone with something, especially food or other essentials.

给某人提供某物，尤其是食品或其他必需品。

The cat provisioned the pantry with a generous supply of catnip—who says cats don't prepare for the future?
During the last big game, the coach provisioned the players with enough energy drinks to power a small city!
After discovering she had a knack for baking, she provisioned her neighbors with cookies, despite them being 'slightly' burnt.

Provisioning can sometimes imply a level of care or thoughtfulness, as it's often about making sure others are taken care of.