[mass noun]the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power 天佑;天道,天意,天命 they found their trust in divine providence to be a source of comfort. 他们发现对天道的信仰是抚慰心灵的一种源泉。 ■(Providence)God or nature as providing such care 上帝,大自然 I live out my life as Providence decrees. 我按照上帝的旨意过着自己的日子。 ■timely preparation for future eventualities 远见,远虑 it was considered a duty to encourage providence. 鼓励人们未雨绸缪被当作一种责任。
语源
late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin providentia, from providere 'foresee, attend to' (see provide)