- a sensible and careful attitude when you make judgements and decisions; behaviour that avoids unnecessary risks谨慎的；慎重的；精明的
- Maybe you’ll exercise a little more financial prudence next time.也许下次你能在财务方面再谨慎点。
opposite imprudenceSynonyms carecareThese are all words for attention or thought that you give to something in order to avoid mistakes or accidents.- care attention or thought that you give to something that you are doing so that you will do it well and avoid mistakes or damage:
- She chose her words with care.她措辞谨慎。
- caution care that you take in order to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks:
- The utmost caution must be exercised when handling explosives.处理爆炸品一定要慎之又慎。
- prudence (rather formal) a sensible and careful attitude when you make judgements and decisions; behaviour that avoids unnecessary risks:
- As a matter of prudence, keep a record of all your financial transactions.为慎重起见，请记下你所有的财务往来。
Prudence is used particularly in financial contexts.
Patterns- to do something with care/caution/prudence
- great/extreme care/caution/prudence
- to use/exercise care/caution/prudence
- to proceed with care/caution