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care

UK //keər//US //ker//

词源

源自古英语'caru'(忧虑、悲伤),与古高地德语'kara'(哀叹)同源,最终源自原始日耳曼语*karō。

noun

❶ 关心或关注的状态,指对某人或某事的重视和在意。常用于表达情感上的牵挂或责任。

“She shows great care for her younger siblings.”

(她对弟弟妹妹表现出极大的关心。)

“The nurse took care of the patient with kindness.”

(护士以亲切的态度照顾病人。)

同义词:concern, attention, regard

verb

❶ 关心或在意某人或某事,通常带有情感上的牵挂或责任感。也可表示喜欢或愿意做某事。

“I don't care what people think about me.”

(我不在乎别人怎么看我。)

“She cares deeply about environmental issues.”

(她非常关心环境问题。)

同义词:concern, mind, worry

常见短语

take care — 用于道别时表示关心,提醒对方注意安全或保重身体。

“Take care on your trip and call me when you arrive.”

(路上小心,到了给我打电话。)

care for — 表示喜欢、愿意或负责照顾某人/某物。

“Would you care for some dessert after dinner?”

(晚餐后你想来点甜点吗?)