care
noun
Definitions of care noun
protection(保護)
- B2Uncountable(不可數名詞)
The act of protecting someone or something, and providing their needs.
保護；照護；照料
The quality of nursing care at this hospital is exceptional.
這家醫院的護理品質非常出色。
She will need special care for a while after the surgery because her body will be very weak.
手術後她的身體會很虛弱，需要一段時間的特殊照護。
Daycares are responsible for the children under their care.
托兒所需要對他們照護下的孩子負責。
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
Used as a combining form in compound words relating to care.
（用作構詞成分）…護理
skincare/healthcare/childcare
皮膚護理/醫療保健/兒童照護
attention(注意)
- B1Uncountable(不可數名詞)
Serious attention to detail, or the act of being careful and thorough.
仔細；小心；謹慎
He cleaned the oven with great care, so no grime was left.
他非常小心地清理烤箱，所以沒有留下任何污垢。
You need to take more care with your grammar when you write.
你寫作時需要更加注意你的文法。
Walk with care on the slippery surface.
在濕滑的地面上走路要小心。
worry(擔憂)
- C2Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
A state of worry or concern about something.
擔憂；煩惱；憂慮
She seemed overwhelmed by all her cares.
她似乎被她所有的煩惱壓垮了。
All my cares faded with the sunrise.
隨著日出，我所有的煩惱都消失了。
Phrases of care noun
- care in the community
A system designed to support individuals with mental health conditions or intellectual disabilities, enabling them to live in their own homes while receiving necessary treatment and assistance, rather than being confined to a hospital setting.
精神疾病患者社區照顧
• These individuals are supposed to receive care within the community, but that is not the reality.
這些人應該在社區中接受照護，但現實並非如此。
- in care
Children described as being in care are not residing with their biological parents but are instead living with a government agency or another family.
（兒童）被收養所或其他家庭收養
• Her children were put in care due to family issues and are now living with a foster family.
由於家庭問題，她的孩子被安置在寄養家庭，現在與寄養家庭一起生活。
- take care of something
To protect someone or something and ensure they have everything they need.
照顧
• Patrick, please take good care of your girlfriend; she is very special.
派翠克，請好好照顧你的女朋友；她非常特別。
- take care of someone/something
To protect and provide for the needs of a person or thing.
照顧
• Patrick, please take good care of your girlfriend—she is very special.
派翠克，請好好照顧你的女朋友——她非常特別。
verb
Definitions of care verb
concern(關心)
- B1Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To feel that something is important and to be interested or concerned about it.
在乎；關心；介意
He has never cared about what others think of him.
他從不在乎別人對他的看法。
I really don't care if we go to the movies or not.
我真的不在乎我們是否去看電影。
I don’t care how much it costs; I just want it.
我不在乎它要花多少錢；我就是想要它。
offer(提供)
- Intransitive(不及物動詞)formal(正式)
Used to politely offer or suggest something.
（用於禮貌地提議或建議）想要；喜歡
Would you care for a cup of coffee?
你想要來杯咖啡嗎？
Would you care to join us for lunch?
你願意和我們一起吃午餐嗎？
Would you care to share some snacks?
你願意分享一些零食嗎？
Phrases of care verb
- for all I care
This phrase is used to express that the speaker has no interest or concern about what someone else is doing.
我一點都不在意
• If he wants to sell his car, for all I care.
如果他想賣掉他的車，我才不在乎。
- I couldn't care less
used to express a complete lack of interest or concern about something or someone.
毫不在乎
• "They canceled the meeting on Friday." "I couldn't care less."
"他們取消了星期五的會議。" "我一點也不在乎。"
- as if I care
Used to express a lack of interest or concern about something that has been said or done.
我才不在乎
• He complained that I didn't tidy up his room, as if I care.
他抱怨我沒有整理他的房間，好像我在乎似的。
- who cares?
Used to express a dismissive attitude, indicating that one does not consider something to be important or worthy of concern.
誰在乎？（表示不在意）
• "I think we should reconsider this plan." "Who cares? We've already invested so much time."
「我覺得我們應該重新考慮這個計劃。」「誰在乎？我們已經投入了這麼多時間。」
Idioms
- without a care in the world
In a state of not being worried or troubled by anything.
無忧無慮
• After quitting her job, she began traveling the world, living without a care in the world.
辭職後，她開始環遊世界，無憂無慮地生活。
- take care (of yourself)
Used as a farewell expression to wish someone well and to look after their health.
（告別詞）保重
• "I have to go now, see you tomorrow." "Okay, you take care of yourself."
「我現在得走了，明天見。」「好的，你保重。」
- have all the cares of the world on your shoulders
To be burdened by numerous worries and problems, feeling a great weight of responsibility.
形容人很多的煩惱和忧慮。
• Since the company started laying off employees, he has looked worried every day, as if he has all the cares of the world on his shoulders.
自從公司開始裁員，他每天都看起來很擔心，彷彿他背負著全世界的煩惱。
- have a care
Used to advise someone to be more cautious or careful.
小心點
• Have a care when you're walking on the icy surface.
在結冰的地面上行走時要小心。
- care of
Used to indicate an address where someone can be contacted when they are not at their permanent address.
（用於提供某人不在家時的聯絡地址）轉交，由…轉
• Please forward my mail care of my friend in London.
請將我的郵件轉交給我在倫敦的朋友。
Phrasal Verbs of care
- care for someone
to look after someone or something by providing the necessary support and protection, particularly for someone who is young, elderly, or unwell.
照顧
• She cares for her grandmother every day, ensuring her health and happiness.
她每天照顧她的祖母，確保她的健康與快樂。
- not care for someone/something
to have a dislike for something or someone
不喜歡
• She does not care for seafood and always chooses other dishes.
她不喜歡海鮮，總是選擇其他菜餚。