プログレッシブ和英中辞典(第4版)の解説
そなえ【備え】
❶〔準備〕 ((make)) preparations ((for))
酷寒への備えは十分ですか
Are you well prepared for the severe cold?
備えあれば憂いなし
If you are prepared, you don't have to worry.
この事務所には消火器の備えがない
This office is not equipped with fire extinguishers.
食糧の備えが十分ある
We are well provided with food.
❷〔防備〕defenses，《英》 defences ((against))
国境の備えを厳重にした
They fortified the border.／They strengthened their border defenses.