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caring

UK //ˈkeərɪŋ//US //ˈkerɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'caren'(关心),最终来自古英语 'caru'(忧虑、关心),与荷兰语 'zorg' 和德语 'Sorge' 同源。

adjective

❶ 形容人表现出关心和体贴他人的特质,通常指对他人感受或需求敏感并愿意提供帮助。

“She is a very caring teacher who always listens to her students.”

(她是一位非常关心学生的老师,总是倾听他们的想法。)

“His caring nature makes him a great nurse.”

(他体贴的天性使他成为一名出色的护士。)

同义词:compassionate, kind, thoughtful

noun

❶ 指关心和照顾他人的行为或特质,常用于描述人际关系中的关怀表现。

“The hospital is known for its excellent patient caring.”

(这家医院以出色的病人护理而闻名。)

“Caring for the elderly requires patience and understanding.”

(照顾老人需要耐心和理解。)

同义词:nurturing, support, attention

常见短语

caring for — 指照顾某人或某物的行为,特别强调提供关怀和支持的责任。

“She spends her weekends caring for her sick grandmother.”

(她周末都在照顾生病的祖母。)

caring profession — 特指需要高度关怀和同理心的职业,如护理、社会工作等。

“Teaching is considered one of the most important caring professions.”

(教学被认为是最重要的关怀职业之一。)