1 [U] the giving or supplying of sth to sb or making sth available for sb to use 提供；供应: The council is responsible for the provision of education and social services. 地方议会负责提供教育及社会服务。

2 [U] provision for sb/sth preparations that you make to deal with sth that might happen in the future （为可能发生的事作的）预备，准备，安排: She made provision for (= planned for the financial future of) the children in the event of her death. 她为防备自己去世而为子女预作经济上的安排。

3 provisions [pl] (formal 正式) supplies of food and drink, especially for a long journey （尤指为长途旅行安排的）饮食供应 ☞verb provide 动词为provide