providential
US /ˌprɑː.vəˈden.ʃəl/
UK /ˌprɒv.ɪˈden.ʃəl/
形容詞
1.
天意的, 及時的, 幸運的
occurring at a favorable time; opportune
範例:
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It was a providential coincidence that we met just before the deadline.
我們在截止日期前相遇，這真是一個天賜良機。
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His timely arrival was truly providential, saving the entire project.
他及時趕到真是天意，挽救了整個項目。
2.
天意的, 神意的
of or relating to divine providence
範例:
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Many believe that certain events in history are providential, guided by a higher power.
許多人相信歷史上的某些事件是天意，由更高的力量引導。
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The survival of the small community during the famine was seen as a providential act.
小社區在饑荒中的倖存被視為天意。
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