1610s, "pertaining to foresifght" (implied in providentially); 1640s as "pertaining to divine providence," from Latin providentia (see providence) + -al (1). Meaning "by divine interposition" is recorded from 1719.
实用例句
1. He explained the yellow fever epidemic as a providential act to discourage urban growth.
他解释说黄热病的流行恰好减缓了城市的扩张。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The pistols were loaded so our escape is indeed providential.
手枪是上了子弹的，所以我们能逃脱实在幸运。
来自辞典例句
3. It'struck her as providential that she should be the instrument of his initiation.
在她看来,由她来担任这个启蒙的角色实出天意.
来自辞典例句
4. This was providential rest and shelter until the moon rose.
在月亮出来之前这里可以做短暂的休息和庇护所.
来自互联网
5. Providential: This disposition of likelihood and individual is concerned.