providence
/ˈprɒvɪdəns/noun
mass noun
1- the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power天佑; 天道, 天意, 天命：
they found their trust in divine providence to be a source of comfort.
他们发现对天道的信仰是抚慰心灵的一种源泉。
1.1
Providence
God or nature as providing such care上帝, 大自然：I live out my life as Providence decrees.
我按照上帝的旨意过着自己的日子。
1.2
- timely preparation for future eventualities远见, 远虑：
it was considered a duty to encourage providence.
鼓励人们未雨绸缪被当作一种责任。
词源
late Middle English: from Old French，from Latin providentia,from providere 'foresee，attend to ' （see PROVIDE）.