vt.

1. 提供[（+for）]
   On Sundays his landlady provided dinner as well as breakfast.

   星期天，他的女房东不但供给早餐，还供给晚餐。

2. 装备，供给[（+with）]
   Somehow she managed to provide her children with food and clothing.

   她总算设法使她的孩子有饭吃，有衣穿。

3. 规定[Y][+（that）]
   The law provides that these ancient buildings must be preserved.

   法律规定，这些古老的建筑应该保存。

4. 准备，预备
5. 【宗】任命……就有俸神职

vi.

1. 抚养，赡养[（+for）]
   He tried to earn more money to provide for a large family.

   他设法多挣钱以供养一个子女众多的家。

   He has a large family to provide for.

   他有一大家子人要养活。

2. 作准备；预防[（+for/against）]
3. 规定[（+for）]
   The constitution provides for citizens' rights and obligations.

   宪法规定了公民的权利与义务。

v.

1. make available for use; supply.
   ▸ (provide someone with) equip or supply someone with.
2. (provide for) make adequate preparation or arrangements for.
   ▸(of a law) enable or allow (something to be done).
3. stipulate in a will or other legal document.
4. (provide someone to) Christian Church,  historical appoint an incumbent to (a benefice).