The Open Dictionary

worry

名词

UK/ˈwʌr.i/
US/ˈwɝː.i/

定义 worry 名词

  1. B1Countable

    a problem or situation that causes feelings of unease and fear

    • concerns about one's health

    • financial anxieties

    • For many elderly people, staying warm during winter is a major source of worry.

  2. B2CountableUncountable

    a state of anxiety and fear about actual or potential issues

    • Unemployment and health problems can both cause a great deal of worry.

    • It was quite obvious that Anna felt no worry about her husband's flirtations.

    • It's normal to have worries about the future.

片语 worry 名词

  • no worries

    Used to assure someone that a situation is acceptable, even if a minor problem or mistake has occurred.

    • "I'm so sorry, I lost your report." "No worries, I can print another one."

动词

UK/ˈwʌr.i/
US/ˈwɝː.i/

定义 worry 动词

emotion

  1. A2Intransitive

    to experience anxious and fearful thoughts about potential problems or unpleasant situations

    • Try not to worry; there's nothing you can do to alter the current situation.

    • Don't worry; she will be fine.

    • It is unwise to worry about things you cannot control.

  2. B2Transitive

    to cause someone to feel anxious and fearful due to potential issues or unpleasant circumstances

    • Your failure to write caused your mother significant worry.

    • His lack of communication is starting to worry me.

    • The persistent lack of rainfall is beginning to worry people.

behavior

  1. Transitive

    If a dog worries another animal, it chases, harasses, and potentially bites it.

    • Any dog found worrying sheep in these fields will be shot immediately.

成语

  • not to worry

    An expression used to reassure someone that there is no need to be anxious or upset about a problem or unexpected event.

    • Not to worry, we still have time to catch the train.

  • Don't worry your pretty little head

    An expression used to tell someone not to worry, often considered condescending or offensive as it suggests the person is not intelligent enough to understand a particular matter.

    • "Don't worry your pretty little head about the details of this report; I will take care of it."

  • don't worry your pretty little head

    A condescending phrase used to tell someone not to worry, implying they are not intelligent enough to understand a situation.

    • "I can't make heads or tails of these complicated financial reports." "Don't worry your pretty little head about it, I'll take care of it."

片语动词 worry

  • worry at something

    to repeatedly shake, pull, or handle something

    • The puppy worried at his toy, trying to get it to make a noise.