词组 | provide |
释义 | provide ◊ 'provide with' To provide something that someone needs or wants means to give it to them or make it available to them. You can say that you provide someone with what they want. Mrs Castle had provided her with a list. The government cannot provide all young people with a job. Note that you must use 'with' in sentences like these. You do not say that you 'provide someone' what they want. ◊ 'provide for' You can also say that you provide something for someone. Most animals provide food for their young. It's extremely hard to provide a real home for the children. You do not use any preposition except 'for' in sentences like these. If you regularly give someone the things they need, such as money, food, or clothing, you say that you provide for them. Parents are expected to provide for their children. I just want to be sure you're provided for. You must use 'for' in sentences like these. You do not say that you 'provide' someone. |
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