prov·i·den·tial /ˌprɒvɪˈdenʃəl/ a. 1. 上帝的；天意的；天佑的，神助(似)的 They saw the breaking of the storm as a providential blessing on their mission. 他们把暴风雨的骤止看作是上帝对他们使命的赐福。 Well, here's your opportunity, Leona — it's providential. 喔，利奥娜，你的机会来了，这是上天保佑。 2. 幸运的；凑巧的 a providential escape 幸运的脱逃 It was providential that he should arrive at just that moment. 他正好在那时到达，真巧。