() [, ]an amount of money that a company keeps for a particular purpose or to deal with possible problems or expenses in the future 准备金◆The bank has set aside extra provisions for bad loans. 银行为呆账留出了额外的准备金。◆an increase in bad debt provision 呆账准备金的增加SYNreserve
[] the act of supplying sb with sth that they need or want 提供；供给；给养◆The government is responsible for the provision of health care. 政府负责提供医疗服务。◆the provision of broadband services for businesses 为企业提供宽带服务
() [] a condition or an arrangement in a legal document （法律文件的）规定，条款◆The contract is subject to the provisions of the Supply of Goods and Services Act. 本合同受《货物和劳务供应法》的条款管辖。