プログレッシブ和英中辞典(第３版)の解説
そなえ【備え】
1 〔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.
2 〔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.