prudent
意味: Acting with or showing care and thought for the future; wise in practical affairs and avoiding unnecessary risk.
Prudent emphasises practical wisdom and caution, especially regarding finances and risk management. It implies careful consideration of consequences before acting. In British political discourse, 'prudence' became closely associated with fiscal responsibility during the late 1990s. It collocates with 'decision,' 'approach,' 'investment,' 'course,' 'management,' and 'advice.'
例文
- It would be prudent to save at least three months' expenses in case of unexpected redundancy. 万一遭遇突然裁员,至少储备三个月的开支是明智之举。Sería prudente ahorrar al menos tres meses de gastos por si se produce un despido inesperado.予期せぬ解雇に備えて、少なくとも3か月分の支出を貯蓄しておくのが賢明です。예기치 못한 실직에 대비하여 최소 3개월치 생활비를 저축해 두는 것이 현명하다.
- The prudent course of action is to wait for the full report before making any changes. 审慎的做法是等完整报告出来后再做任何变更。Lo prudente es esperar al informe completo antes de introducir cambio alguno.賢明な行動方針は、変更を加える前に完全な報告書を待つことです。현명한 행동 방침은 변경을 가하기 전에 완전한 보고서를 기다리는 것이다.
- Prudent financial management during the growth years left the company well-positioned to weather the downturn. 在成长期间的审慎财务管理使公司在应对经济下行时处于有利地位。Una gestión financiera prudente durante los años de crecimiento dejó a la empresa bien posicionada para capear la recesión.成長期における堅実な財務管理のおかげで、会社は景気後退を乗り切る好位置にありました。성장기의 신중한 재무 관리 덕분에 회사는 경기 침체를 견딜 수 있는 좋은 위치에 있었다.
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使い方ガイド
場面: professional, academic, general
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Latin prudens (foreseeing, wise), contracted from providens, present participle of providere (to foresee), from pro- (before) and videre (to see). 'Prudence' was one of the four cardinal virtues in classical philosophy.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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