1. on the condition or understanding that
在…的條件下；假如
You can borrow the car provided you fill up the tank.
你可以借這輛車，條件是你得把油箱加滿。
We'll go for a picnic tomorrow provided the weather is good.
如果天氣好，我們明天就去野餐。
Provided Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
provided
conjunction
快速理解
What does "Provided" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Provided"?
「provided」作為連接詞，表示在特定條件下某事才會成立。
- 1
表示條件
EN: on the condition that; if
翻譯: 表示在…的條件下；如果
- 2
表示前提
EN: with the understanding or stipulation that
翻譯: 基於…的理解或規定
- 3
表示假設性供給
EN: used to introduce a possible situation in which something is supplied or available
翻譯: 用於引導某物被提供或可用的假設情況
小提醒：注意「provided」和「providing」常可互換使用引導條件句，但「provided」更為正式和常見。
發音（How to Pronounce "Provided" in English）
How to pronounce "Provided" in English?"Provided" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Provided" from YouTube Videos
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“uh, provided that they don't restrict the Pyongyangs moves to try and uh their nuclear program.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Provided"?How does "Provided" change by context?
2. used to introduce a stipulation or prerequisite
用以提出規定或先決條件
The contract is valid provided all parties have signed it.
這份合約在所有相關方都簽署後即生效。
Entry is free, provided you have a valid membership card.
只要持有有效的會員卡，即可免費入場。
3. past tense of 'provide': made available or supplied
（provide 的過去式）提供；供應
The hotel provided towels and toiletries for all guests.
飯店為所有客人提供了毛巾和盥洗用品。
He provided the necessary documents for the application.
他為申請提供了必要的文件。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Provided"?How to make natural sentences with "Provided"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| provided (that) + clause | 在…的條件下；假如 | You can borrow the car provided (that) you return it by 5 p.m. (只要你在下午五點前歸還，就可以借這輛車。) |
| provided + clause | 倘若；只要 | We'll go for a picnic tomorrow provided the weather is good. (倘若天氣好，我們明天就去野餐。) |
| ... , provided that ... | …，前提是… | The project will proceed, provided that we secure enough funding. (這個計畫將會繼續進行，前提是我們能確保足夠的資金。) |
用法說明
How is "Provided" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Provided"?
provided (that) vs. providing (that)
- provided (that) 是標準且最常見的連接詞形式，用於引導條件子句，表示「只要…」或「在…的條件下」。
- providing (that) 在語法上也被接受，意思與
provided (that)完全相同，但在正式寫作中較不常見。 - 兩者後方都接完整的子句（主詞 + 動詞），不能直接接名詞或動名詞。
- 在口語中，
that常被省略，直接說provided或providing。
對比例句： EN: You can borrow the car provided you fill up the tank afterwards. 翻譯: 你可以借這輛車，只要你之後把油箱加滿。
EN:You can borrow the car providing you fill up the tank afterwards.
翻譯:你可以借這輛車，條件是你之後把油箱加滿。
EN:We'll go for a hike provided that the weather is good.
翻譯:只要天氣好，我們就去健行。
EN:We'll go for a hike providing that the weather is good.
翻譯:在天氣好的條件下，我們就去健行。
總結建議
在大多數情況下，尤其是正式寫作，建議優先使用 provided (that)。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Provided" and similar words?How to choose "Provided" vs alternatives?
provided vs if
「provided」強調特定條件必須滿足，語氣更正式且帶有「只要…就…」的保證性；「if」則是一般性的假設，語氣中性，使用範圍更廣。
provided vs as long as
「provided」和「as long as」常可互換，但「provided」語氣更正式且側重「規定條件」；「as long as」語氣較口語，且可同時表達「時間長度」與「條件」。
provided vs unless
「provided」表示「只有在某正面條件下」某事才會成立；「unless」表示「除非發生某情況，否則就…」，用於引入避免結果的例外條件。
口語用法
How is "Provided" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Provided"?
引述
在口語中，"provided" 常用來引述一個被提出的條件或前提，語氣較為隨意。 EN: He said he'll come, provided it doesn't rain. 翻譯: 他說他會來，前提是不要下雨。
EN:You can borrow my car, provided you fill up the tank afterwards.
翻譯:你可以借我的車，條件是你之後要把油加滿。
語氣強調
說話者會用 "provided" 來強調某個條件是關鍵且必須被滿足的，有時會稍微拉長發音或加重語氣。 EN: I'll agree to the plan—provided we get final approval. 翻譯: 我會同意這個計劃——前提是我們要得到最終批准。
EN:We can have a party tonight, provided that it's not too loud.
翻譯:我們今晚可以辦個派對，條件是不能太吵。
停頓填充
在思考或組織句子時，"provided" 有時會被用作一個短暫的停頓點，之後再補充具體條件。 EN: We could go ahead with the project, provided... we have enough budget. 翻譯: 我們可以繼續進行這個專案，前提是…我們的預算要足夠。
EN:I'm okay with that idea, provided... everyone else is on board.
翻譯:我同意那個點子，前提是…其他人都贊成。
注意：在正式寫作（如報告、論文）中，應避免使用上述過於口語化的停頓或過度強調的用法，以保持文體的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Provided"?What fixed phrases with "Provided" should I remember?
provided that
conjunction + clause
只要，條件是
provided with
verb + provided + with + noun
被提供...
as provided
as + provided + (in/by)
如...所規定
provided for
provided + for + noun
為...而準備/規定
unless otherwise provided
unless + otherwise + provided
除非另有規定
provided in writing
provided + in writing
以書面形式提供
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Provided"?Which "Provided" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I will go provided if the weather is good.
✓I will go provided (that) the weather is good.
「provided」本身已表示「如果」的條件，不應與「if」連用，否則語意重複。
×I will call you provided I will have time tomorrow.
✓I will call you provided (that) I have time tomorrow.
在「provided (that)」引導的條件子句中，即使主句是未來時態，條件子句應使用現在時態來表示未來。
×You cannot enter provided you have a ticket.
✓You cannot enter unless you have a ticket. 或 You can enter provided (that) you have a ticket.
「provided」表示正面條件（必須滿足才能做某事），意為「只要」。若要表達「除非…否則不能」，應使用「unless」。原句邏輯矛盾。
×It's allowed provided you follow the rules.
✓It's allowed provided (that) you follow the rules.
雖然口語中常省略「that」，但在正式寫作或強調條件時，保留「that」能使句子結構更清晰。對於學習者，建議先熟悉完整形式「provided that」。
×The company provided that the equipment is safe.
✓The company ensured that the equipment was safe. 或 The equipment can be used provided (that) it is safe.
此處混淆了動詞「provide」（提供）與連接詞「provided (that)」（只要）。原句想表達的是條件（只要設備安全），但錯誤地使用了動詞結構。
×We can finish early provided everyone cooperates.
✓We can finish early, provided everyone cooperates.
當「provided」引導的條件子句位於主句之後時，通常在前面加一個逗號，使句子結構更清晰，特別是在書面語中。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Provided"?What are tense/participle forms of "Provided"?