a. 有先见之明的, 有远虑的, 节俭的

Provident \Prov"i*dent\, a. [L. providens, -entis, p. pr. of
providere: cf. F. provident. See {Provide}, and cf.
{Prudent}.]
Foreseeing wants and making provision to supply them; prudent
in preparing for future exigencies; cautious; economical; --
sometimes followed by of; as, aprovident man; an animal
provident of the future.

And of our good and of our dignity,
How provident he is. --Milton.

Syn: Forecasting; cautious; careful; prudent; frugal;
economical.