provide

【1】供给，提供

①【例】The enclosed booklet can provide complete information.

所附的小册子可提供全部情况。

②宾语后可接用for

【例】Many new as well as traditional products are on show at the Guangzhou Fair. They provide a wide selection of exports for buyers.

广交会上不仅展出了传统产品，而且有许多新产品。这些品种繁多的出口商品可供买主自由选择。

③可接用with。

【例】We are always glad to provide our buyers with all possible conveniences.

我们一贯乐意向买主提供一切可能的便利。

④过去分词短语可用作后置定语。

【例】The quantity, quality and specifications of the goods provided by the seller should be the same as those stipulated in the contract.

卖方提供的货物应同合同规定的数量、质量和规格相同。

【2】规定

①可接用从句，从句中要用shall或should，有时也用虚拟语气现在时（注：主句中provide为现在时，才可用shall）。

【例】The contract provides that the sellers shall ship the goods within one month after signing the contract.

合同规定卖方应于合同签订后一月内装船。

②过去分词可用作定语

【例】It is indeed regrettable that the L/C reached us far beyond the time limit provided in our S/C.

信用证到达的时间远远超过我方销售确认书所规定的期限，深感遗憾。

③provide for为未来需要做好准备（适应……需要）

【例】The improvements in packing and presentation will add further value to the products which can provide for a wide range of tastes and requirements.

包装装潢的改进，会使产品的价值增加，并能适应广泛的爱好和要求。

④provide for规定

【例】The contract may provide for the exclusive use of the patent.

合同可规定专利权的独家使用。

provided (that)

如果，假若

【例】Provided that you can guarantee regular supplies, we may place bulk orders with you.

你如果能保证经常供货，我们就能大量订购。

province

范围

【例】This item falls within the province of our business activities.

这项商品属于我们业务经营范围。