mid-15c., from Medieval Latin proviso (quod) "provided (that)," phrase at the beginning of clauses in legal documents (mid-14c.), from Latin proviso "it being provided," ablative neuter of provisus, past participle of providere (see provide). Related: Provisory.
双语例句
1. Okay, with the proviso that Jane agrees, I accept.
好，如果简答应，我就接受。
来自柯林斯例句
2. I told Norman I would invest in his venture as long as he agreed to one proviso.
我告诉诺曼只要他答应一个附带条件，我就会为他的项目投资。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Jerry added, by way of proviso.
杰瑞说道, 仿佛加上一份“但书”.
来自英汉文学 - 双城记
4. He accepted, with one proviso, ie on one condition.
他同意了, 但有一个附带条件.
来自辞典例句
5. You can borrow this book, with the proviso that you return it to me within aweek.
