| 词汇 | provide for |
| 释义 | Idiom provide forprovide for (someone) to give someone the things they need to live.Former prisoners must learn to provide for themselves once they get out of jail.She's struggling to provide for her family and pay her bills. Phr V provide for provides, providing, provided provide for sb to give someone the things they need, such as money, food, or clothesHe has a wife and two young children to provide for. provide for sth formal to make plans in order to deal with a possible event in the futureWe must provide for depreciation when calculating the costs. formal if a law or agreement provides for something, it allows it to happen or existCurrent legislation provides for the detention of those suspected of terrorism. provide (something) for (someone or something)To give or supply something for the benefit or use of someone or something else. The company is one of the few that provides paid paternity leave for its employees. The city center doesn't provide nearly enough parking spaces for the amount of cars that travel in each day, so finding a free spot can be a nightmare. provide for (someone or something)1. To supply or provide payment for the basic needs of someone or something. The hardest part of being unemployed was knowing that I couldn't provide for my family. The local council has promised to provide for low-income families in its upcoming budget. 2. To prepare for, deal with, or prevent something that will or may happen in the future. The more expensive insurance policy also provides for damage from natural disasters. 3. To supply as a stipulation (of a contract or agreement). You're lucky you're even given six weeks of maternity leave—many companies don't provide for any amount of time. provide something for someone or somethingto supply something for someone or something. I will provide salad for the guests. Ted provided food for his dog. provide for someone or somethingto supply the needs of someone or something. Don't worry, we will provide for you. We will provide for the committee in the budget. provide forv. 1. To supply someone or something with basic necessities, as food, shelter, and clothing: How long do you have to work every week to provide for such a large family? 2. To take measures in preparation for something: Our forecast provides for a 6 percent decrease in sales next year. 3. To set something down as a stipulation: Their employment contract provides for two weeks of vacation every year. |
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