Prudential
[prʊ'denʃ(ə)l] or [pru'dɛnʃəl]
解释:
(adj.) arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters; 'he abstained partly for prudential reasons' .
录入:佩内洛普--From WordNet
解释:
(a.) Proceeding from, or dictated or characterized by, prudence; prudent; discreet; sometimes, selfish or pecuniary as distinguished from higher motives or influences; as, prudential motives.
(a.) Exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory; superintending or executive; as, a prudential committee.
(n.) That which relates to or demands the exercise of, discretion or prudence; -- usually in the pl.
安编辑
同义词及近义词:
a. Politic, PRUDENT.
安德烈整理
例句:
- His dreams of the past night, mingled with Cassy's prudential suggestions, considerably affected his mind. 哈丽叶特·比切·斯托. 汤姆叔叔的小屋.
- She seems perfectly happy, however, and in a prudential light it is certainly a very good match for her. 简·奥斯汀. 傲慢与偏见.
- Mr. Brooke nodded, saying, Yes; to Ladislaw, and then fell into a prudential silence. 乔治·艾略特. 米德尔马契.
- Not without prudential considerations, however. 乔治·艾略特. 米德尔马契.
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