英语词汇“prudence”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

carefulness► care

if you do something with care, you are careful to avoid damage, mistakes etc: · She put the needle in with great care.· Everyone should take care in the sun.

► caution

care to avoid danger or risks, or care about trusting information that might not be true: · Her evidence should be treated with caution.· There was a certain lack of caution among investors.

► prudence

a sensible and careful attitude that makes you avoid unnecessary risks – a rather formal use: · Banks should show more prudence in lending money.

► vigilance

careful attention to what is happening, so that you will notice any danger or illegal activity: · Governments from across the world have called for greater vigilance against Internet-based crime.· There is a need for constant vigilance to protect vulnerable people.

► regard for something

careful attention and consideration shown to something, to avoid danger or risks – used especially when someone fails to do this: · The court heard that the company had shown no regard for the safety of its employees.· These men are cold-blooded killers and have little regard for human life.

► tact

care not to say anything that might offend or upset someone: · He handled the matter with a great deal of tact.

► discretion

care to deal with situations in a way that does not embarrass, upset or offend people, especially by not telling any of their secrets: · Any confidential information was treated with discretion.

单词	prudence
释义	prudencepru‧dence /ˈpruːdəns/ noun [uncountable] Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS But what passion was there in a life lived with prudence? David showed prudence in doing the things committed to him by Saul. For the first time in his life, Bigwig had found himself driven to moderation and prudence. He ended up calling them all to Washington to urge prudence in the lending system, not pyromania. He has a bit too much affectation and too little prudence... However commendable prudence may be as an accounting concept, decline will put it under pressure. Ordinary prudence would have reminded him that it was dangerous to side against Apollo with Pan, infinitely the less powerful. Thesaurus THESAURUScarefulness► care if you do something with care, you are careful to avoid damage, mistakes etc: · She put the needle in with great care.· Everyone should take care in the sun. ► caution care to avoid danger or risks, or care about trusting information that might not be true: · Her evidence should be treated with caution.· There was a certain lack of caution among investors. ► prudence a sensible and careful attitude that makes you avoid unnecessary risks – a rather formal use: · Banks should show more prudence in lending money. ► vigilance careful attention to what is happening, so that you will notice any danger or illegal activity: · Governments from across the world have called for greater vigilance against Internet-based crime.· There is a need for constant vigilance to protect vulnerable people. ► regard for something careful attention and consideration shown to something, to avoid danger or risks – used especially when someone fails to do this: · The court heard that the company had shown no regard for the safety of its employees.· These men are cold-blooded killers and have little regard for human life. ► tact care not to say anything that might offend or upset someone: · He handled the matter with a great deal of tact. ► discretion care to deal with situations in a way that does not embarrass, upset or offend people, especially by not telling any of their secrets: · Any confidential information was treated with discretion. a sensible and careful attitude that makes you avoid unnecessary risks: financial prudence
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