prudence
英 ['pruːd(ə)ns]
美 ['prʊdns]
語源
prudence、慎重さ、抜け目のなさprudent、prudent、shirdから。
英語の語源
- prudence (n.)
- mid-14c. (c. 1200 as a surname), mid-14c., "intelligence; discretion, foresight; wisdom to see what is suitable or profitable;" also one of the four cardinal virtues, "wisdom to see what is virtuous;" from Old French prudence (13c.) and directly from Latin prudentia "a foreseeing, foresight, sagacity, practical judgment," contraction of providentia "foresight" (see providence). Secondary sense of "wisdom" (late 14c.) is preserved in jurisprudence.
- Prudence
- fem. proper name; see prudence.
例文
- 1. Western businessmen are showing remarkable prudence in investing in the region.
- 西洋の商人はこの地域に投資する際に並々ならぬ深謀遠謀を示した。
- 2.Britain has warned travellers to exercise prudence and care.
- 英国は、観光客に慎重に注意するよう警告している。
- 3.A lack of prudence may lead to financial problems.
- 慎重さが足りないと財政的に問題が発生する可能性があります。
- 4.The happy impute all their success to prudence or merit.
- 幸運な人はみな彼らの成功を慎重または功徳に帰する。dd>
- 5.It is best to err on the side of prudence .
- は慎重すぎることを忘れてはいけない。
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