provides; provided; providing
provides; provided; providing
Learner's definition of PROVIDE
1 [+ object]
a : to make (something) available : to supply (something that is wanted or needed)提供；供应 -
The Web site provides information about local activities.这个网站提供本地活动的信息。
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The curtains on the windows provide privacy.窗户的窗帘保护了隐私。
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The school provided new uniforms for the band.学校为乐队提供了新制服。
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The goal is to provide health care to/for as many people as possible.目标是为尽可能多的人提供医疗保健服务。
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The store provides excellent service (to its customers).商店（向顾客）提供优质服务。
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Coffee and doughnuts will be provided at the meeting.会上提供咖啡和甜甜圈。
b : to give something wanted or needed to (someone or something) : to supply (someone or something) with something向（某人）提供（某物） -
The Web site provides users with information about local activities.这个网站向用户提供本地活动的信息。
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The school provided the band with new uniforms.学校为乐队提供了新制服。
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The store provides its customers with excellent service.商店为顾客提供优质服务。
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Workers were provided with gloves for protection.工人们领到了防护手套。
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[+ object] formal : to say that something will or should happen : to make it certain or possible that something will happen or be done规定 3
[no object] : to supply what is needed for someone to live供养；提供生计
provide against
[phrasal verb] provide against (something)
: to do what is needed to prepare for (something bad that might happen)预防；防备
provide for
[phrasal verb] 1
provide for (something) : to cause (something) to be available or to happen in the future为…做好准备；规定 -
The contract provides for 10 paid holidays.合同规定了10天的带薪假期。
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The grant provides for more research.这笔拨款为更多的研究提供了保障。
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The law provides for the appointment of a new official.这条法律对新官员任命进行了规定。
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provide for (something or someone) : to supply what is needed for (something or someone)提供；供养