[prəˈvaid]
vt. 供给,提供,装备,准备
用法:
provide somebody with something
= provide something to somebody
= provide something for somebody
辨异:
provide和supply:
provide是"事先准备好"必需品来供应；supply是"补给不足"的人员或设备。
短语:
provide against 预防,防备
provide for 供养（某人）
例:
These clubs provide a much appreciated service for this area. 这些俱乐部为地区提供了很令人赞赏的服务。
We were provided with a map of the area. 我们自己备了一张该地区地图。
Neither will provide answers to these problems. 两者都无法给出这些问题的答案。
Sheep provide us with wool. 羊供给我们羊毛。
How will she provide for six children? 她将如何供养六个孩子？
My family will be well provided for if I die. 我死后，我的家人将衣食无忧。