worry担忧
- [uncountable, countable] a feeling of worry, especially one that is shared by many people（尤指许多人共同的）担心，忧虑
- concern about something/somebody Villagers expressed concern about the level of traffic.村民对交通量表示关注。
- There is growing concern about violence in the media.媒体越来越关注暴力。
- concern over something/somebody The report raises serious concerns over safety at the plant.该报告引起了对工厂安全的严重关注。
- concern for something/somebody She hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety.她已四天不见踪影，大家对她的安全很担心。🔊🔊
- to raise/voice concerns引起关注
- We are trying to address the concerns of residents.我们正在努力解决居民的担忧。
- Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions or concerns.不要犹豫，问您是否有任何疑问或疑虑。
- concern among somebody The school's recent examination results have sparked concern among parents.学校最近的考试结果引起了家长的关注。
- concern that… There is widespread concern that new houses will be built on protected land.人们普遍对在保护区建新的房屋感到忧虑。🔊🔊
- security/safety concerns安全/安全问题
- He had to resign from his job because of health concerns.由于健康问题，他不得不辞职。
- The president's health was giving serious cause for concern.总统的健康正引起公众的严重关切。🔊🔊
- The continuing drought is causing concern among farmers.持续的干旱引起农民的关注。
- concern to somebody This is a matter of grave concern to our members.这是我们成员严重关切的问题。
- with concern We view these developments with concern.我们对这些事态发展感到关切。
- something is of concern The cost of the scheme is of major concern. 该计划的费用是主要关注的问题。
compare unconcernExtra Examples- He felt some concern for her safety.他有点儿担心她的安全。
- I was surprised by her lack of concern.她的漠不关心令我很感意外。
- Increased use of drugs is of great concern to parents.吸毒的增加使为人父母者非常担心。
- Out of concern for her health, we suggested she take a week off work.出于对她健康的考虑，我们建议她休息一周。
- She expressed her deep concern about conditions at the factory.她对工厂的状况表示极为担忧。
- The lack of firefighting equipment has caused concern.缺乏消防设备引起了担忧。
- There is particular concern about the use of pesticides.人们对于使用杀虫剂的问题特别关注。
- a common concern for new parents初为人父母者共同关心的事
- public concern about increased taxes公众对加税的忧虑
- In the meeting, voters raised concerns about healthcare.选民在会上提出了对卫生保健状况的担忧。🔊🔊
- Stress at work is a matter of concern to staff and management.工作压力是一件让员工和管理人员都关切的事。🔊🔊
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + concernpreposition- in somebody’s concern
- out of concern
- concern about
- …
phrases- be of (no) concern to somebody
- (a) cause for concern
- a lack of concern
- …
See full entry desire to protect保护的愿望
- [uncountable] a desire to protect and help somebody/something关爱；关心
- concern for somebody/something parents’ concern for their children父母对子女的关爱
- deep/genuine/real concern深刻/真正/真正的关注
- He showed deep concern for his employees.他对员工表示深切关注。
- She forgot her own worries in her concern for him.她因替他担心而忘了自己的烦心事。
- I appreciate everyone's concern and help at this difficult time.感谢大家在这种艰难时刻给予我的关心和帮助。
Extra Examples- Thanks for your concern and sympathy.感谢您的关注和同情。
- He demonstrated genuine concern for others.他真心实意地关心他人。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + concernpreposition- in somebody’s concern
- out of concern
- concern about
- …
phrases- be of (no) concern to somebody
- (a) cause for concern
- a lack of concern
- …
See full entry something important重要的事
- [countable] something that is important to a person, an organization, etc.（对人、组织等）重要的事情
- Our main concern is to ensure the safety of the children.我们主要关心的是确保儿童的安全。
- What are your biggest concerns as a writer?作为作家，您最大的担忧是什么？
- The government's primary concern is to reduce crime.政府的头等大事是减少犯罪。🔊🔊
- a big/major concern大/大关注
Extra Examples- The overriding concern of the organizers is the safety of the participants.组织者首要关注的是参与者的安全问题。
- Practical necessity overrides any other concerns.实际需要压倒一切。
- I have other, more pressing concerns.我还有其他更要紧的事。
- Censorship reflects the social concerns and even fears of society and government at the time.审查制度反映了当时的社会关注甚至对社会和政府的恐惧。
- Environmental concerns have been thrust to the head of the party agenda.该党已将环境问题推为头等大事。
- This new technology brings with it security concerns.这项新技术也带来对安全问题的关切。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveverb + concernphrases- be none of somebody’s concern
See full entry responsibility责任
- [countable, usually singular] (formal) something that is your responsibility or that you have a right to know about（某人）负责的事，有权知道的事
- This matter is their concern.这件事由他们负责。🔊🔊
- How much money I make is none of your concern.我赚多少钱没有必要告诉你。🔊🔊
- How much we paid is none of your concern.我们付了多少钱与你无关。
company公司
- [countable] a company or business公司；商行；企业 synonym firm
- The scheme has been set up by a major publishing concern.该计划是由主要的出版公司设立的。
- a successful publishing concern成功的出版关注
Topics Businessc2 Word Originlate Middle English: from French concerner or late Latin concernere (in medieval Latin ‘be relevant to’), from con- (expressing intensive force) + cernere ‘sift, discern’.
Idioms - a business or an activity that is making a profit and is expected to continue to do well生意兴隆的业务；发展中的事业
- He sold the cafe as a going concern.他把经营得正红火的咖啡馆卖掉了。🔊🔊
- They sold the business as a going concern.他们把生意卖掉了。