provision

• 名词，指提供、供给某物的行为或过程，也可指提供的物品或储备，还可指法律或合同中的条款、规定。

A noun referring to the act of supplying or making something available, or the thing that is supplied.

1. Supply of somethingB2formal

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

   供应

   • The provision of clean water is essential for public health.
   • The charity made provisions for the homeless during winter.
   • The government ensures the provision of basic education to all children.

   同义词allocationdistributionequippingfurnishinggivingsupplysupplying

   反义词deprivationremovalwithdrawal

2. Legal clauseB2formal

   A condition or stipulation in a legal document or agreement.

   条款

   • The contract includes a provision for early termination.
   • This provision allows the tenant to renew the lease.
   • The lawyer reviewed the provisions of the will carefully.

   同义词articleclauseconditionprovisorequirementspecificationstipulationterm

3. Preparation for future needsB2formal

   Arrangements made for future needs, especially financial or logistical.

   预备

   • They made provisions for their retirement by saving money.
   • The company set aside provisions for potential losses.
   • We need to make provisions for the upcoming storm.

   同义词arrangementcontingencyforesightinsuranceplanningprecautionpreparationsafeguard

   反义词disregardimprovidenceneglectoversight

• 动词，指供应或提供某物，尤用于正式或物流语境，表示为人或机构准备、配备所需的物资、设备或服务。

A verb used to indicate the act of supplying or providing something, especially in a formal or logistical context.

1. Supply with necessary itemsB2formal

   To supply or provide someone or something with necessary items, especially food, equipment, or resources.

   供给

   • The expedition was provisioned with enough food for three months.
   • The army provisions its troops with ammunition and medical supplies.
   • We need to provision the ship before the long voyage.

   同义词equipfurnishoutfitprovidestocksupplyvictual

2. Set aside fundsC1formal

   To set aside money or resources for a specific future need or liability.

   预留资金

   • The company provisioned $2 million for potential legal costs.
   • The government provisioned funds for disaster relief.
   • Accountants provision for bad debts in the financial statements.

   同义词allocateappropriatebudgetearmarkfundreserveset aside

   反义词consumespendwithhold