provision,

provision /prəˈvɪʒn/ DJ /prə'vɪʒən/ KK


noun

1.the act of supplying somebody with something that they need or want; something that is supplied 提供；供給；給養；供應品 uncountable countable usually singular

educational/housing provision 教育／住房的提供

The government is responsible for the provision of health care. 政府負責提供醫療服務。

There is no provision for anyone to sit down here. 這裏沒有可坐的地方。

The provision of specialist teachers is being increased. 當局正在增加設置的專門師資。

2.preparations that you make for something that might or will happen in the future （為將來做的）準備 uncountable countable ~ for sb/sth

He had already made provisions for(= planned for the financial future of)his wife and children before the accident. 意外事故發生之前，他已為妻子、兒女做好了經濟安排。

You should make provision for things going wrong. 你要採取措施，以防不測。

3.supplies of food and drink, especially for a long journey 飲食供應；（尤指旅途中的）糧食 plural

Alternate: provisions

4.a condition or an arrangement in a legal document （法律文件的）規定，條款 countable

Under the provisions of the lease, the tenant is responsible for repairs. 按契約規定，房客負責房屋維修。

See also: provide

verb

1.to supply somebody/something with enough of something, especially food, to last for a particular period of time 為…提供所需物品（尤指食物） VN often passive ~ sb/sth (with sth) formal

英文字典


pro·vi·sion

1.The action of providing or supplying something for use

2.Financial or other arrangements for future eventualities or requirements

3.An amount set aside out of profits in the accounts of an organization for a known liability, esp. a bad debt or the diminution in value of an asset

同義字


verb: supply, provide, cater, victual

noun: supply

manifestation /ˌmænɪfeˈsteɪʃn/ DJ /ˈmænəfɛ'steʃən/ KK


noun

1.an event, action or thing that is a sign that something exists or is happening; the act of appearing as a sign that something exists or is happening 顯示；表明；表示 countable uncountable ~ (of sth) formal

The riots are a clear manifestation of the people's discontent. 騷亂清楚地表明了人們的不滿情緒。

Some manifestation of your concern would have been appreciated. 你當時要是表現出一些關心就好了。

2.an appearance of a ghost or spirit （幽靈的）顯現，顯靈 countable formal

英文字典


man·i·fes·ta·tion

1.An event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something, esp. a theory or an abstract idea

2.The action or fact of showing something in such a way

3.A symptom or sign of an ailment

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noun: demonstration, display