providence

神、摂理

人々の人生を導き、守る力として考えられる神。

やさしい英語で： God, understood as the power that guides and protects people's lives.

• She trusted in Providence.
• They thanked Providence for their safe return.
• He believed that Providence had brought them together.

類義語： God, the Almighty

よく使う表現： trust in providence, divine providence, providence has decreed

摂理

人生の出来事を導くと信じられる、神や人間を超える存在の力。

やさしい英語で： God or a higher power believed to guide what happens in our lives.

• She put her trust in providence.
• They believed providence had guided them home.
• Could providence explain their lucky escape?

類義語： divine will

よく使う表現： divine providence, trust in providence

倹約、用心深さ

将来の必要に備えて、お金や物資をむだなく慎重に使うこと。

やさしい英語で： Careful use of money and supplies, especially to prepare for future needs.

• Her providence kept the household secure.
• He showed providence by saving part of every payment.
• Their providence in managing supplies prevented a shortage.

使い方： providence in doing something (Her providence in storing food helped the family through winter.)

類義語： thrift, frugality, prudence, foresight

反対語： extravagance, wastefulness

よく使う表現： show providence, providence in saving, exercise providence

神の助け

神が誰かを助けたり守ったりしたしるしだと考えられる出来事。

やさしい英語で： An event believed to show that God has helped or protected someone.

• He called their escape a providence.
• She saw the unexpected rescue as a special providence.
• They recorded several remarkable providences during the journey.

類義語： divine intervention

よく使う表現： a special providence, a remarkable providence