prudence是一个雅思常考词汇，这个词的常用解释为n. 谨慎，这个词在很多英文原版小说中怎么应用呢，今天小编就带您了解一下。
在儒勒·凡尔纳的《格兰特船长的女儿》里，有这样的句子出现：
-- John Mangles remained on deck the whole night, for though as yet the sky was still unclouded, he had such faith in his weather-glass, that he took every precaution that prudence could suggest.
-- Generally, when wagons have to ford rivers, they have empty casks slung all round them, to keep them floating on the water; but they had no such swimming belt with them on this occasion, and they could only depend on the sagacity of the animals and the prudence of Ayrton, who directed the team.
-- Prudence forbade him to wander from the camp.
-- CHAPTER XV FROM PERIL TO SAFETYTHE night favored their escape, and prudence urged them to lose no time in getting away from the fatal neighborhood of Lake Taupo.
在詹姆斯·费尼莫尔·库柏的《最后的摩根战士》里，有这样的句子出现：
-- 'Though we are not in danger, common prudence would teach us to journey through this wilderness in as quiet a manner as possible.
-- In such circumstances, common prudence dictated that Heyward and his companions should imitate a caution that proceeded from so intelli-gent a source.
-- Three several times the scout raised his piece in mercy, and as often, prudence get-ting the better of his intention, it was again silently lowered.
-- Then he spoke of their necessities; of the gifts they had a right to expect for their past services; of their distance from their proper hunting-grounds and native villages; and of the necessity of consulting prudence more, and inclination less, in so criti-cal circumstances.
-- 'They lie hid in the forest, between this spot and their vil-lage in such force, that prudence would teach you instantly to return.'
在威廉·萨默塞特·毛姆的《月亮和六便士》里，有这样的句子出现：
-- It was an obsession so complete that there was no room in his soul for prudence or gratitude.
在查尔斯·狄更斯的《老古玩店》里，有这样的句子出现：
-- He rather congratulated himself on his prudence when the single gentleman, without notice or explanation of any kind, double-locked the door.
-- It is not uncommon for human clay in this condition to value itself above all things upon its great prudence and sagacity; and Mr Swiveller, especially prizing himself upon these qualities, took occasion to remark that he had made strange discoveries in connection with the single gentleman who lodged above, which he had determined to keep within his own bosom, and which neither tortures nor cajolery should ever induce him to reveal.
在儒勒·凡尔纳的《海底两万里》里，有这样的句子出现：
-- Common prudence forbids him to set us at liberty.
-- On the other side, prudence bids us profit by the first opportunity to leave the Nautilus."
在简·奥斯汀的《理智与情感》里，有这样的句子出现：
-- I am sure you will be glad to hear, as likewise dear Mrs. Jennings, I spent two happy hours with him yesterday afternoon, he would not hear of our parting, though earnestly did I, as I thought my duty required, urge him to it for prudence sake, and would have parted for ever on the spot, would he consent to it; but he said it should never be, he did not regard his mother's anger, while he could have my affections; our prospects are not very bright, to be sure, but we must wait, and hope for the best; he will be ordained shortly; and should it ever be in your power to recommend him to any body that has a living to bestow, am very sure you will not forget us, and dear Mrs. Jennings too, trust she will speak a good word for us to Sir John, or Mr. Palmer, or any friend that may be able to assist us. Poor Anne was much to blame for what she did, but she did it for the best, so I say nothing; hope Mrs. Jennings won't think it too much trouble to give us a call, should she come this way any morning, 'twould be a great kindness, and my cousins would be proud to know her. My paper reminds me to conclude; and begging to be most gratefully and respectfully remembered to her, and to Sir John, and Lady Middleton, and the dear children, when you chance to see them, and love to Miss Marianne,I am, &c.As soon as Elinor had finished it, she performed what she concluded to be its writer's real design, by placing it in the hands of Mrs. Jennings, who read it aloud with many comments of satisfaction and praise.
-- After a moment's recollection, therefore, concluding that prudence required dispatch, and that her acquiescence would best promote it, she walked silently towards the table, and sat down.
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